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 cups sifted all purpose flour; 1 tsp double-acting baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup butter; 1 T vanilla or rum flavor

Servings: persons

3 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 tsp double-acting baking powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup buttermilk or sour milk
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 T vanilla or rum flavor

1
Sift together the flour,baking powder, salt and soda
2
Cream butter and gradually add 2 cups sugar, creaming well. beat in eggs one at a time beating well after each.
3
Combine milk and vanilla and add alternately with the dry ingredients to creamed mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
4
Blend well after each addition. With electric mixer, use low speed. Turn into a 10 inch tube pan, greased on the bottom.
5
Bake at 325 for 60-65 minutes until cake springs back when touched in the center. Run spatula along edge and stem of pan. Prick cake with fork. Pour hot sauce over cake.
6
Cool before removing from pan. Just before serving, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.
7
Sauce: combine in saucepan 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup butter. Heat until butter is melted. Do Not Boil. Add 1 T vanilla.

2142

kcal

Calories

126

Fat

225

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups sifted all purpose flour, 1 tsp double-acting baking powder, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 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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