Description
Silky Kentucky butter cake melts in your mouth with rich, velvety texture and buttery sweetness. Indulgent Southern comfort dessert promises pure bliss for passionate bakers craving classic homestyle goodness.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Leavening Agents:
- 1.5 teaspoons (1.5 tsp) kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon (1 tsp) baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons (0.5 tsp) baking soda
- 1.5 tablespoons (1.5 tbsp) vanilla extract
Preparation Ingredients:
- Baking spray with flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for glaze)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 0.25 cup water (for glaze)
- 1.5 teaspoons (1.5 tsp) vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 325°F and thoroughly coat a Bundt pan with non-stick baking spray, ensuring complete coverage.
- Using an electric mixer, whip the butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth cream-like texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, thoroughly mixing after each addition to maintain a silky, even consistency.
- Separately sift together the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the butter mixture, alternating between the two and mixing gently to prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold in the vanilla extract, distributing the flavor evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, carefully smoothing the surface to create an even layer.
- Bake for approximately 60-70 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean and dry.
- During baking, craft the glaze by melting butter with sugar, water, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until completely smooth and integrated.
- Once the cake emerges from the oven, puncture multiple holes across its surface using a thin skewer, then methodically pour the warm glaze, allowing it to seep deeply into the cake.
- Allow the cake to rest and cool completely within the pan before delicately inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even mixing and consistent texture throughout the cake.
- Cream butter and sugar thoroughly until the mixture becomes pale and fluffy, which helps create a lighter, more tender crumb.
- Avoid overmixing the batter after adding flour to prevent a tough, dense cake – stop mixing as soon as ingredients are just combined.
- Generously grease the Bundt pan to guarantee the cake releases smoothly without sticking or breaking apart.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum.
- Store the cake at room temperature in an airtight container to maintain moisture and softness for up to 4-5 days.
- Create variations by adding lemon zest to the batter or sprinkling toasted nuts over the glaze for extra flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg