Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- Sauce
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan or 10-inch tube pan.
- In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients; beat on low speed until moistened. Beat for about 3 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, combine sauce ingredients; cook just until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Do not bring to a boil.
- Pierce the cake all over with a fork then pour the hot sauce over the warm cake. Let stand 5 minutes, or until sauce is absorbed.