Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and liberally grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugars with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Add flour mixture to the butter/sugar mixture in thirds, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix well between each addition.

Step 5

Pour mixture into prepared bundt pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60-65 minutes.

Step 6

Set the cake aside to cool and make the glaze. Combine sugar, butter, water, and vanilla in a small saucepan and place over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until butter melts and sugar has dissolved.

Step 7

Using a knife or wooden dowel, poke holes all over the top of the cake and pour the glaze evenly over the top.

Step 8

Allow cake to cool completely in the pan, and then invert onto your serving plate. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Step 9

Note: feel free to make this cake a day ahead. This gives the glaze time to really sink into the cake.