Kentucky Butter Cake

Ingredients

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

For the Butter Sauce:

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan generously.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract.
5. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 55–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. While the cake is baking, make the butter sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, butter, and water. Heat until the butter melts and the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
10. When the cake is done, leave it in the pan and poke holes all over it with a skewer or toothpick. Slowly pour the warm butter sauce over the hot cake so it soaks in.
11. Let the cake cool completely in the pan to absorb the sauce fully. Then invert onto a serving plate.
12. Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and enjoy!

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