Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe

Name: Kentucky Butter Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, cubed at room temperature; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup buttermilk; ⅓ cup butter; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 2 teaspoons water

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, cubed at room temperature
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
⅓ cup butter
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons water

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["Preheat oven to 325 degrees.", "Grease a 10"" tube bundt pan with butter very liberally.", "Dust the pan with flour and set aside.", "Place all cake ingredients in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment.", "Mix on low for 30 seconds and then increase the speed to medium and mix for 3 minutes.", "Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 65-75 minutes or until a toothpick entered into the center comes out clean.", "When the cake is done, make the glaze.", "Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.", "stir continuously until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.", "Do not bring to a boil.", "Poke holes all over the warm cake using a knife and pour the glaze evenly on the cake while still in the pan.", "Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan and then invert the cake onto a serving plate.", "Best made a day ahead of serving as it becomes more moist and flavorful when it rests overnight."]

1964

kcal

Calories

118

Fat

209

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: 1 cup butter, cubed at room temperature, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 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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