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Kentucky Butter Cake

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices 1x

Description

This Kentucky Butter Cake is a must-try for anyone who loves indulgent, old-fashioned desserts with a modern ease. With its ultra-moist crumb and rich buttery glaze that seeps into every bite, it’s the perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea, easy dinner dessert, or a sweet snack to share, this easy recipe fits the bill. It’s a great addition to your collection of go-to food ideas, from casual brunches to festive dinner parties. The aroma alone will win you over—but wait until you taste it. Warm, velvety, and soaked in buttery vanilla syrup, this cake is comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup salted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

For the glaze:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup salted butter
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in vanilla.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. While cake bakes, prepare glaze: combine sugar, butter, and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  9. Once the cake is done, let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Poke holes all over the cake with a skewer.
  10. Slowly pour warm glaze over the cake while it’s still in the pan.
  11. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before inverting onto a serving plate.

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Find it online: https://sallymeals.com/kentucky-butter-cake/