Kentucky butter cake recipe

Sure, here’s a classic Kentucky Butter Cake recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk

For the butter sauce:

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined after each addition.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. While the cake is baking, prepare the butter sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, 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.
9. When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
10. Poke holes all over the cake using a skewer or toothpick. Pour the butter sauce evenly over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
11. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before inverting it onto a serving plate.
12. Slice and serve your delicious Kentucky Butter Cake!