Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

 

Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

Moist, buttery, and drizzled in a luscious caramel glaze, this cake is a Southern-inspired showstopper perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

3 cups (13½ oz) all-purpose flour

2 cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 cup buttermilk (or fermented milk)

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

4 large eggs

For the Butter Sauce:

¾ cup granulated sugar

⅓ cup unsalted butter

3 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

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Instructions

1. Preheat & Prepare Pan

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan, ensuring every crevice is coated to prevent sticking.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together:

Flour

Sugar

Salt

Baking powder

Baking soda

3. Add Wet Ingredients

Add softened butter, buttermilk, and vanilla to the dry ingredients.

Beat with a mixer on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until the batter is smooth.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4. Bake the Cake

Pour batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan.

Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, but do not invert yet.

5. Make the Butter Sauce

In a small saucepan, combine:

Sugar

Butter

Water

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter melts and sugar dissolves.

Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.

6. Soak the Cake

While the cake is still in the pan and warm, poke holes all over using a skewer or toothpick.

Slowly pour the warm butter sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

Let the cake sit in the pan for 30–60 minutes to absorb the sauce.

7. Invert and Cool

Invert the cake onto a serving plate or cake stand.

Let cool completely before serving.

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Optional: Add Salted Caramel Drizzle

To enhance the "salted caramel" vibe, drizzle with store-bought or homemade salted caramel sauce just before serving and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

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Pro Tips

Don’t overmix after adding the eggs—mix just until combined.

If you

r cake is browning too fast, tent it loosely with foil.

For extra indulgence, serve slices with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.