Real St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake
INGREDIENTS
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For the sweet dough:
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¼ cup whole milk
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2 teaspoons active dry yeast
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6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for pan
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar
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¾ teaspoon salt
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1 egg
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1¾ cups all-purpose flour
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For the filling:
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¾ cup (1½ sticks) butter, softened
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ cup light corn syrup
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1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 eggs, at room temperature
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¼ cup whole milk, at room temperature
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1 cup cake flour
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Powdered sugar, for dusting
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