For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a tablespoon of bourbon to the butter sauce. Ensure your butter is softened for the cake batter to achieve the best texture. If you don't have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Kentucky Butter Cake
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 50 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS3.9K
Indulge in the classic comfort of Kentucky Butter Cake! This cake is gloriously moist and drenched in a buttery, sweet glaze that melts in your mouth. Simple ingredients transform into an extraordinary dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate71 g
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Cholesterol117 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein6 g
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Saturated Fat13 g
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Sodium336 mg
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Sugar47 g
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Fat22 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Gather all ingredients. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View 10 mins Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan meticulously to prevent sticking. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View 20 mins Make the cake: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, blend the buttermilk, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing with an electric mixer on medium speed. Beat for 3 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. (20 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View 1 hrs Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour. Begin checking for doneness around 50 minutes to avoid overbaking. (60 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View 10 mins While the cake is baking, prepare the butter sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, butter, water, and vanilla extract. Cook and stir continuously until the butter is fully melted and the sugar is dissolved, creating a smooth, syrupy sauce. Do not boil. (10 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Remove the cake from the oven. While the cake is still warm and in the pan, use a skewer or toothpick to gently prick holes all over the top of the cake. Slowly and evenly pour the warm butter sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View 30 mins Let the cake cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes before attempting to invert it onto a serving plate. This allows the sauce to fully saturate the cake and prevents it from crumbling. (30 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View 5 mins Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate. Slice and serve. Enjoy the decadence! (5 minutes)
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Torrey Mante
Apr 14, 2025The directions were easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Izabella Mueller
Sep 21, 2023I've made this cake several times, and it's always a hit. It's become my go-to recipe for special occasions.
Esther Pfeffer
Jun 28, 2023My family loved this cake! It's the perfect balance of sweet and buttery.
Kip Boyer
Jul 19, 2021This recipe is amazing! The cake was so moist and the butter sauce was heavenly.