Kentucky Butter Cake is a delightful dessert that’s rich, moist, and packed with buttery flavor. Here’s a classic recipe for you:
Ingredients:
For the cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
For the butter sauce:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- Prepare the cake batter: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the butter sauce: While the cake is baking, prepare the butter sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Finish the cake: Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and place it on a wire rack. While it’s still warm, poke holes all over the cake using a skewer or fork. Slowly pour the warm butter sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then carefully invert it onto a serving plate. Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Optional: You can dust the cooled cake with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Enjoy your delicious Kentucky Butter Cake!
