Kentucky Butter Cake

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This cake has a rich, buttery flavor and a tender, moist texture that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

I first discovered this delicious treat on a trip to Kentucky, where I visited a local bakery that was famous for its butter cakes. As soon as I took a bite of that cake, I was hooked. The buttery flavor, combined with the soft and fluffy texture, was simply amazing. I knew I had to learn how to make this cake for myself, so I asked the baker for the recipe.

The baker told me that the secret to the cake’s incredible flavor and texture was the use of high-quality ingredients and a lot of love. He said that the cake was made with all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk, butter, vanilla extract, and eggs. The cake was then topped with a butter sauce that was made by combining sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and water.

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I was determined to make this cake for myself, so I went to the store and purchased all of the ingredients. When I got home, I preheated my oven and got to work. I mixed all of the ingredients together and poured the batter into a greased and floured Bundt pan. I then baked the cake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake came out clean.

Once the cake was out of the oven, I made the butter sauce by combining the sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and water in a saucepan. I cooked the mixture over medium heat until everything was melted and combined. I then used a toothpick to make small holes all over the surface of the cake and slowly poured the butter sauce over the cake, letting it seep into the holes.

The cake was simply amazing. The buttery flavor was rich and delicious, and the texture was soft and fluffy. The butter sauce added an extra layer of flavor that was simply irresistible. I couldn’t believe how delicious this cake was, and I was so happy that I had taken the time to learn how to make it.

Since then, I have made this cake many times for family and friends, and everyone always raves about how delicious it is. I love seeing the look of happiness on their faces when they take a bite of this delicious treat.

In conclusion, the Kentucky Butter Cake is an amazing dessert that is sure to please anyone who loves butter and sugar. The use of high-quality ingredients and a lot of love is what makes this cake so special, and I am so happy that I have had the opportunity to learn how to make it. If you haven’t tried this cake yet, I highly recommend that you give it a try. I promise, you won’t regret it!

Kentucky Butter Cake

Kentucky Butter Cake. I guess this is a big deal in the South, but being from California, I had never heard of it before.
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Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
30 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 3 cups of all-purpose flour that is unbleached
  • 2 cups of granulated white sugar
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • 1 tsp of baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp of baking soda
  • 1 cup of cultured buttermilk
  • 1 cup of unsalted butter
  • 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup of granulated white sugar
  • 1/3 cup of unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp of water
  • 2 tsp of pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 10 inch Bundt pan, making sure to flour it as well.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, 2 cups of sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Add the buttermilk, 1 cup of butter, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and the eggs to the bowl. Mix everything together until well blended, then beat the mixture for 3 minutes at medium speed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Once the cake is out of the oven, use a toothpick to make small holes all over the surface of the cake. Slowly pour the butter sauce over the cake, letting it seep into the holes.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan.

To Make the Butter Sauce:

  • In a saucepan, combine the remaining 3/4 cups of sugar, 1/3 cup of butter, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and the water.
  • Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until everything is melted and combined. Avoid boiling the mixture.

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4 Comments

  1. Elizabeth Castro

    Love it.

  2. Randy Plair

    Looks like you’ve got a very good selection of recipes

  3. Lise Dames

    This recipe looks wonderful, but the accompanying picture is that of a solid round cake, not a bundt. Instr are for a bundt. If I want to make as pictured, how would I change cooking times, temp, pan size,…?

  4. Jane Giesbrecht

    The accompanying picture is that of a solid round cake which is what brought me to your web page. It is NOT a bundt cake. How do I make the solid round cake that looks like a large cheesecake. A Bundt Cake pan s NOT used. The small picture used next to the recipe you posted looks dry and crumbly and I do not want that cake. Where is the recipe for the solid round cake that looks beautiful and moist? Please respond as soon as possible .The oven is hot.

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