Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan.

Step 3

Cream butter and sugar, beating until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 5

In a small bowl or measurig cup, dissolve soda in buttermilk. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and salt.

Step 6

Add buttermilk and flour to creamed mixture alternately beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix well after each addition. Stir in vanilla flavoring.

Step 7

Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 8

Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10-15 minutes.

Step 10

Remove from pan and cool completely on a rack.

Step 11

Place all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring just to a boil over medium to medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes until thickened.