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Kentucky Butter Cake

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and buttery cake drenched in a luscious glaze, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease your bundt pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until thoroughly combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy and light in texture. Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated.
  4. Gradually alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk into the butter mixture.
  5. Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan, spreading it evenly.
  6. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. While the cake cools for ten minutes, prepare the glaze.
  8. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and stir in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  9. Poke holes in the warm cake and pour the glaze over it.
  10. Allow everything to cool completely before indulging.

Notes

Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg