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kentucky butter cake

Kentucky Butter Cake: 7 Irresistible Tips for Perfection


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 75 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich, moist cake infused with a buttery vanilla flavor and topped with a sweet glaze.


Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in vanilla extract.
  6. In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by mixing melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Can be served warm or at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: kentucky butter cake, butter cake, bundt cake, vanilla cake