Hey moms! Ready for a dessert that’s sure to become a family favorite? This Kentucky Butter Cake is rich, buttery, and absolutely delicious. It’s perfect for any occasion and so easy to make. Plus, it’s drenched in a sweet buttery sauce that makes each bite melt in your mouth. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Butter Sauce:
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 325°F. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- Mix Cake Batter: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare Butter Sauce: In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, water, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.
- Add Sauce to Cake: Poke holes in the warm cake and pour butter sauce over it. Let the cake absorb the sauce before removing it from the pan.
Conclusion and Tips
This Kentucky Butter Cake is a perfect dessert for any celebration. For an extra touch, serve it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It’s best enjoyed warm, letting the buttery goodness shine through.
Have you tried this recipe? Share your tips and favorite ways to enjoy butter cake in the comments below. What’s your go-to dessert for special occasions?