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Kentucky Butter Cake

Moist Kentucky butter cake recipe - complete with sweet butter glaze!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 366 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Cake
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk at room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Glaze
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 F. Generously grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt pan. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together until well-combined.
  3. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
  4. Add the buttermilk, and mix in until well-combined.
  5. Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in until combined but don't overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Set cake aside while you prepare the glaze.
  9. To make the glaze, add the butter, sugar, water, and vanilla to a saucepan.
  10. Heat, stirring regularly, over medium-low heat until the butter melts and sugar has dissolved. The mixture should be just heated to combine but not brought to a boil.
  11. Poke holes in the cake. I like to use a long wooden skewer.
  12. Pour the glaze over the cake.
  13. Let the cake cool to room temperature in the pan.
  14. Run a knife around the edge of the pan, and invert the cake to serve.

Notes

  • Butter: the butter should be softened but shouldn't be smooshy. It should dent when pressed but shouldn't lose its shape. 
  • Room temperature: The ingredients will combine better if at room temperature. 
  • Glaze: The glaze just needs to be heated enough to melt the butter and dissolve the sugar. It shouldn't be brought to a boil. 
  • Pouring the glaze: Depending on how many holes you poke, you may find that you need to pour the glaze over the cake a bit at a time to avoid it spilling out. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 274mg (11%) Potassium 92mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 539IU (11%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 274mg 11%
Potassium 92mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 539IU 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.