Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Kentucky Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 c. flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 c. butter; 2 c. sugar; 4 eggs; 1 c. buttermilk; 2 tsp. vanilla; 1/2 c. butter; 1 c. sugar; 1/4 c. water; 1 tsp. vanilla

Servings: persons

3 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla

1
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cream 1 cup butter and 2 cups sugar.
2
Add the eggs, one at a time. Mix buttermilk and 2 teaspoons vanilla.
3
Starting and ending with the dry ingredients, stir flour and milk into the creamed mixture. Bake in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan for 50 to 60 minutes at 325u00b0. While warm, prick with fork.
4
Heat, but do not boil the last 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, water and vanilla.
5
Drizzle over warm cake.

2582

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

320

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 c. flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Kentucky Butter Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Kentucky Butter Cake

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