INSTRUCTIONS:
- Step 1 – Turn the oven on to 325°F, or 160°C. For easy release, prepare a 10-inch bundt pan with baking spray or grease and flour it.
- Step 2 – Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large mixing basin. When the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix on low speed.
- Step 3 – Beat the eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract together well in a another dish.
- Step 4 – Mix on low speed until just incorporated, then gradually pour the wet components into the dry ingredients. Avoid overmixing. Evenly distribute the batter across the prepared bundt pan as you pour it in.
- Step 5 – Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, in a preheated oven.
- Step 6 – Make the butter sauce while the cake is baking. Combine the butter, sugar, and water in a small pot. Stirring continually, cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.
- Step 7 – Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. When the cake is done, take it out of the oven and set it on a wire cooling rack. Using a fork or skewer, make all the holes in the top of the cake.
- Step 8 – Slowly pour the warm butter sauce over the hot cake, allowing it to soak in. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 30 minutes.
- Step 9 – Carefully invert the cake onto a serving platter or cake stand. If desired, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a decorative finish.
- Step 10 – Slice and serve this Ultimate Kentucky Butter Cake, savoring each buttery bite and reveling in its irresistible flavor and texture.
This recipe yields a decadent cake with a moist crumb and a rich buttery flavor that's sure to impress. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream, this Kentucky Butter Cake is a true indulgence that will leave everyone craving more
