Description
A classic Southern dessert, Kentucky Butter Cake features a rich buttery flavor with a sweet glaze that enhances its moist texture, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a bundt pan to prevent sticking.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the butter and sugar mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Cool the cake for about 10 minutes, then invert it and drizzle the glaze over the top.
Notes
Serve warm or at room temperature; can be paired with vanilla ice cream or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg