Plantation Pride Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Sift the first 4 ingredients together.
2. 2
   Melt butter with buttermilk or sour milk.
3. 3
   Cool to room temperature.
4. 4
   Combine brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in mixing bowl.
5. 5
   Add dry ingredients alternately with buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
6. 6
   (With electric mixer, use a low speed.)
7. 7
   Turn into a 13 x 9-inch pan, greased and floured on bottom.
8. 8
   Bake at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes until cake springs back when touched lightly in center.
9. 9
   Spread with topping.
10. 10
    Broil, watching carefully, until bubbly and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.