Exquisite Recipe: Kentucky Butter Cake
Ingredients:
Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
Butter Glaze:
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a bundt pan generously with butter or shortening.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the butter glaze. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, water, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter or cooling rack. Poke holes all over the top of the cake with a skewer or fork.
- Pour the warm butter glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes and soak the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving. Enjoy this decadent Kentucky Butter Cake with a cup of tea or coffee!
This meticulously crafted Kentucky Butter Cake recipe promises a moist, tender crumb and a rich, buttery flavor that will delight your taste buds with every bite. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this indulgent dessert for a truly memorable culinary experience.