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 (700 ml) all purpose flour; 2-3/4 cups (650 ml) white sugar; 1/2 tsp (2 ml). baking soda; 1 cup (225 ml) buttermilk; 1-1/3 cups (325 ml) butter; 4 tsp (20 ml). vanilla extract; 4 eggs; 3 tbsp (45 ml). water; 1 tsp (5 ml). salt; 1 tsp (5 ml). baking powder

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees (175 C.).
2
Grease and flour one 10 inch bundt pan.
3
Blend together on low speed of an electric mixer: the flour, 2 cups (475 ml) of the sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, buttermilk, 1 cup (225 ml) of the butter, 2 tsp (10 ml) of the vanilla, and the 4 eggs.
4
Beat together for 3 minutes at medium speed.
5
Pour batter into prepared pan.
6
Bake at 325 for 1 hour.
7
In a saucepan combine the remaining 3/4 cup (175 ml) of sugar, 1/3 cup (80 ml) butter,2 tsp of vanilla and the water.
8
Cook over medium heat, until fully melted and combined, do not boil.
9
Prick holes in still warm baked caked (10 to 12 times).
10
Slowly pour sauce over cake.
11
Let cake cool before removing from pan.

1266

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups (700 ml) all purpose flour, 2-3/4 cups (650 ml) white sugar, 1/2 tsp (2 ml). baking soda, 1 cup (225 ml) buttermilk, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kentucky Butter Cake

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Variations & substitutions

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