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Irresistible Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe with 5 Secret Tips

Kentucky Butter Cake
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Kentucky Butter Cake is a rich, moist cake soaked in a sweet butter sauce. It’s simple to make and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 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 sauce: 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup water, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. Add softened butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. While the cake bakes, prepare the butter sauce by melting sugar, butter, and water in a saucepan. Stir in vanilla.
  6. Once the cake is done, poke holes in it with a skewer and pour the warm butter sauce over it.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.

Notes

  • For a keto version, replace sugar with a keto-friendly sweetener and use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
  • Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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