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Kentucky Butter Cake

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Recipe for a Kentucky butter cake made in a Bundt pan or tube pan. Scroll down to see more cake recipes.

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
  • 4 large eggs
  • .
  • Sauce
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Preparation:

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 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.

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