Here’s a recipe for Kentucky Butter Cake, a rich, moist, and buttery cake that is simple yet incredibly indulgent. The cake is baked to golden perfection, then drenched in a delicious butter sauce that soaks into the cake, giving it a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is sure to become a favorite!
The Ultimate Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar, let it sit for 5 minutes)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Butter Sauce:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract