Kentucky Butter Cake is a rich and buttery cake with a delicious glaze that gives it a moist texture and sweet flavor. Here’s a classic recipe for you:
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and water.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Glaze the Cake:
- While the cake is still warm, drizzle the glaze over the top. Let the glaze soak in and set before serving.
Enjoy your delicious Kentucky Butter Cake!
