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Kentucky Butter Cake

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It’s the kind of cake that doesn’t need frosting; it’s got flavor for days and a texture that’ll make you swoon. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or just because you feel like baking something sweet, this cake is easy to make and even easier to love.

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Kentucky Butter Cake Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 c. unsalted butter, softened
• 2 c. granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

For the Butter Glaze:

• ¾ c. granulated sugar
• ⅓ c. unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp. water
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

How to Make Kentucky Butter Cake

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and spread it evenly.
8. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack.
10. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
11. Poke holes all over the warm cake using a skewer or toothpick.
12. Slowly pour the butter sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
13. Let the cake sit for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
2. Don’t skip the glaze; poke lots of holes so it soaks in deep.
3. Let it rest after glazing so the flavor settles in.
4. Serve with whipped cream or berries for an extra special treat.

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Kentucky Butter Cake

Kentucky Butter Cake

JC Phelps

My Kentucky Butter Cake is a rich, southern classic soaked in a warm butter glaze. Moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Glaze Setting Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 651 kcal

Ingredients

  

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For the Cake:

• 3 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• ½ tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 c. unsalted butter softened
• 2 c. granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 c. buttermilk
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

For the Butter Glaze:

• ¾ c. granulated sugar
• ⅓ c. unsalted butter
• 3 tbsp. water
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Stir in the vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
• Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and spread it evenly.
• Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack.
• In a saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and water. Cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
• Poke holes all over the warm cake using a skewer or toothpick.
• Slowly pour the butter sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
• Let the cake sit for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

• Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
• Don’t skip the glaze; poke lots of holes so it soaks in deep.
• Let it rest after glazing so the flavor settles in.
• Serve with whipped cream or berries for an extra special treat.

Nutrition

Calories: 651kcalCarbohydrates: 101gProtein: 9gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 226mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 56gVitamin A: 769IUCalcium: 71mgIron: 3mg

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