Here’s a delicious Kentucky Butter Cake recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp butter extract (optional but recommended for extra flavor)
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
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Make the Cake:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and butter extract (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
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Bake the Cake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Make the Butter Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and water, and bring to a simmer.
- Let it simmer for about 3-5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Drizzle the Butter Sauce:
- Once the cake has cooled, use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
- Slowly pour the butter sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Let the cake absorb the sauce before serving.
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Serve and Enjoy!
- Serve the cake on its own or with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s delicious either way!
Enjoy your Kentucky Butter Cake! It’s moist, buttery, and full of flavor.