Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar)

For the Butter Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat:
    • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.

Step 2: Make the Cake Batter
  1. Cream Butter and Sugar:
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add Eggs and Extracts:
    • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Alternate Mixing:
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and finish with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

Step 3: Bake the Cake
  1. Pour Batter into Pan:
    • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake:
    • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Cool:
    • Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 4: Make the Butter Glaze
  1. Combine Ingredients:
    • In a saucepan, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add Vanilla:
    • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
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Step 5: Glaze the Cake
  1. Drizzle Glaze:
    • While the cake is still warm, drizzle the butter glaze over the top, allowing it to soak into the cake. You can use a skewer to poke holes in the cake to help the glaze penetrate.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve the Kentucky Butter Cake warm or at room temperature. It’s delicious on its own, but you can also enjoy it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips:

  • Storage: Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Freezing: This cake freezes well. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and foil and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Kentucky Butter Cake!

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