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Kentucky Butter Cake

A moist and buttery cake with a delicious butter sauce that soaks into the cake.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs

Butter Sauce

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoon water
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. Add the butter, buttermilk, vanilla, and eggs. Beat until smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and spread evenly.
  5. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. While the cake is baking, make the butter sauce. In a saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and water. Cook over medium heat until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. When the cake is done, remove it from the oven and poke holes all over the cake with a skewer or fork. Pour the butter sauce over the hot cake, allowing it to soak in.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

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