Kentucky Butter Cake

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Kentucky Butter Cake is a deliciously rich and moist cake with a dense crumb, topped with a sweet buttery glaze. Here’s a classic recipe for 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
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the butter glaze:

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the softened butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed with an electric mixer until the batter is smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  4. Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
  5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Make Butter Glaze: While the cake is baking, prepare the butter glaze. In a saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, water, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.
  7. Poke Holes in Cake: Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven but leave it in the pan. Use a skewer or fork to poke holes all over the surface of the cake.
  8. Glaze Cake: Pour the warm butter glaze evenly over the hot cake, allowing it to soak into the holes and over the surface.
  9. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before carefully inverting it onto a serving platter or cake stand.
  10. Serve: Slice and serve the Kentucky Butter Cake warm or at room temperature. Enjoy the rich, buttery goodness!

This cake is perfect for any occasion, from potlucks to holiday gatherings. It’s sure to be a hit with its irresistible flavor and moist texture.

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