Kentucky Butter Cake

Kentucky Butter Cake is a rich, buttery, moist cake with a delicious caramelized butter glaze. Here’s a classic recipe for you to try:

Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 3 large eggs

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Butter Glaze:

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan.

2. Make the cake batter:

   • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.

   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

   • Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

   • Stir in the vanilla extract.

3. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

4. Make the butter glaze:

   • While the cake bakes, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat.

   • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Let it boil for 3 minutes.

   • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

5. Glaze the cake:

   • When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.

   • While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top with a toothpick or skewer.

   • Slowly pour the butter glaze evenly over the cake, letting it soak in.

6. Cool and serve:

   • Allow the cake to cool completely before removing it from the pan.

   • Slice and enjoy!