Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe from Scratch. Known for its rich buttery taste and moist texture, this cake is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion—whether it’s a festive celebration or a cozy family gathering. The star of the show is the irresistible vanilla sauce that bathes each slice in sweetness, making it hard to resist seconds. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, even novice bakers can create this classic dessert with confidence. Elevate your cake experience by serving it with fresh fruits or homemade whipped cream, making every bite a celebration of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (room temperature, cubed)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk (homemade if desired)
- 1/3 cup butter (for vanilla sauce)
- 3/4 cup sugar (for vanilla sauce)
- 2 tablespoons water (for vanilla sauce)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for vanilla sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-cup Bundt pan.
- In a stand mixer or bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and buttermilk.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60–75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg