Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• Cake:
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Butter Sauce:
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
2. Prepare Cake Batter:
   • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Add buttermilk, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
3. Bake:
   • Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. Prepare Butter Sauce:
   • In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and water. Cook over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
5. Glaze the Cake:
   • Poke holes in the warm cake and pour the butter sauce over it. Let the cake absorb the sauce before removing from the pan.