Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe: Moist, Buttery, and Irresistible Dessert
Indulge in the ultimate comfort dessert with this Kentucky Butter Cake recipe. Known for its rich, buttery flavor and moist texture, this cake is a crowd-pleaser perfect for any occasion. Paired with a decadent butter sauce, it’s a treat that melts in your mouth. Follow this easy-to-follow guide to create a bakery-quality cake right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- °1 cup butter, softened
- °2 cups sugar
- °4 large eggs, room temperature
- °2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- °3 cups all-purpose flour
- °1 teaspoon baking powder
- °1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- °1/2 teaspoon salt
- °1 cup buttermilk
For the Butter Sauce:
- °1 cup sugar
- °1/2 cup butter, cut into cubes
- °1/4 cup water
- °1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan or bundt pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
5. While the cake cools, prepare the butter sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Using a skewer or fork, poke holes all over the top of the cake. Slowly pour 1/4 cup of the butter sauce over the cake, allowing it to absorb. Let the cake cool completely before serving. Drizzle additional sauce over each slice if desired.
Enjoy this heavenly Kentucky Butter Cake with a cup of coffee or tea for the perfect sweet escape!
