Irresistible Kentucky Butter Cake
A rich, ultra-moist Kentucky Butter Cake drizzled with a delightful buttery sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- For the butter sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- Combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the softened butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract with the dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
- Prepare the butter sauce by melting the sugar, butter, and water in a saucepan, then stir in the vanilla.
- Soak the cake with the warm butter sauce after poking holes in the top.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. Store leftovers at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg