Description
Salted caramel Kentucky butter cake melts hearts with its rich, moist crumb and silky caramel glaze. Southern charm meets indulgent sweetness in this irresistible dessert that guarantees smiles around your table.
Ingredients
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Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Sauce Ingredients:
- ¾ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup butter
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Meticulously grease a 10-inch (25.4 centimeters) Bundt pan with butter and dust with all-purpose flour, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl: sift all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, kosher salt, baking powder, and baking soda until uniformly blended.
- Create a smooth batter by incorporating room-temperature buttermilk, unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and large eggs. Initially mix on low speed until ingredients are moistened, then increase to medium speed and beat consistently for 3 minutes until silky and well-integrated.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared Bundt pan, spreading evenly with a spatula. Place in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) and bake for 55-65 minutes, periodically checking doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without raw batter.
- While cake is warming, craft the decadent sauce by gently melting granulated sugar, unsalted butter, water, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over low heat. Continuously stir until ingredients merge into a smooth, glossy consistency without allowing the mixture to boil.
- Once cake has slightly cooled, use a slender skewer to create multiple punctures across the surface, allowing maximum sauce absorption.
- Generously pour the warm caramel sauce over the cake, ensuring it seeps into the created holes and coats the entire surface. Allow the cake to rest and absorb the sauce completely before serving.
Notes
- Discover a decadent dessert that transforms a classic Kentucky butter cake into a caramel lover’s dream.
- This recipe elevates the traditional cake with a rich, salted caramel sauce that penetrates every inch of the tender crumb.
- Buttermilk ensures an incredibly moist texture, creating a velvety backdrop for the sweet-salty caramel glaze.
- Poke holes strategically allow the warm sauce to seep deeply, guaranteeing maximum flavor in every single bite.
- Serving this cake brings instant comfort, with its luxurious sauce creating a mesmerizing golden sheen that beckons dessert enthusiasts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg