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

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

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.

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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 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.

Kentucky Butter Cake

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