kentucky butter cake

(2 RATINGS)
185 Pinches
Diamond City, AR
Updated on Sep 20, 2011

This is a cake that has been handed down on my dads side of the family and has always been a favorite. Its amazing and DOES NOT need any frosting... the butter sauce will crust over and make its own "frosting". Its also not calorie friendly, but it sure is tasty..... please enjoy!!!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 - eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • BUTTER SAUCE
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/ 2 cups butter, melted
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla

How To Make kentucky butter cake

  • Step 1
    Grease and flour a bundt pan, very thoroughly
  • Step 2
    cream butter at a high speed in a large bowl, until very light and fluffy
  • Step 3
    gradually add sugar beat until light and fluffy and completely incorporated
  • Step 4
    add eggs one at a time, continuing to beat well after each addition
  • Step 5
    add buttermilk and vanilla
  • Step 6
    sift together the dry ingredients and add slowly beating continually on slow speed until all ingredients are mixed in, scrapping the sides of the bowl down occasionally
  • Step 7
    pour into the prepared bundt pan, being careful to pour evenly.
  • Step 8
    bake for 50-60 minutes on 350 degrees. turn half way thru baking if your oven doesn't bake evenly
  • Step 9
    BUTTER SAUCE: In a small sauce pan, combine the sugar, water, and butter and stir until melted.
  • Step 10
    add the vanilla, remove from the heat, and pour over the hot cake while it is still in the pan. It will not all be able to be poured on right away, allow the sauce to soak in, pour remainder over the cake, then allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan.
  • Step 11
    (NOTE: It is imperative that the pan is greased and floured very well or the cake will stick and you will loose the beautiful crust)

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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