Kentucky Butter Cake is a rich and decadent dessert that’s famous for its moist and buttery flavor. It’s a classic Southern cake that’s soaked in a sweet, buttery glaze, giving it a delightful texture and a sweet, buttery taste. Here’s a recipe to make Kentucky Butter Cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 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
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the Butter Glaze:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Cake:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan or a 10-inch tube pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Alternate Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk: Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk in two parts, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the cake batter into the prepared bundt or tube pan, and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
For the Butter Glaze:
- Prepare the Glaze While the Cake Bakes: In a saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, and water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved. Do not bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Glaze the Cake: As soon as you remove the cake from the oven, poke holes all over the top of the cake using a skewer or fork. Pour the warm butter glaze over the hot cake. Allow the cake to absorb the glaze for about 20-30 minutes.
- Cool and Serve: Once the cake has absorbed the glaze, let it cool completely in the pan. Then, carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter.
Serve your Kentucky Butter Cake slices with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat. This cake is known for its rich, buttery flavor and moist texture, making it a favorite among dessert lovers.
