This Kentucky Butter Cake is coated with a melted butter-sugar mixture as soon as it comes out of the oven. Therefore I poked holes into the cake with a chopstick and spread the butter glaze all over it. The glaze flows into the cake, but also along the sides – so you get a buttery, sweet and soft cake that is remarkably delicious for days.
Tools & Equipment
- 25cm / 10” bundt pan
- Chopstick
- Silicone spatula
- Small saucepan
- Small sieve
- Stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment
Recipe Tips
Plan in advance: prepare this cake a day ahead, then it can rest overnight. This way the glaze can soak into the cake longer and it will taste even better.
Storage: in an airtight container or under a cake dome at room temperature for up to 3 days.
How to make a Kentucky Butter Cake
Start by weighing all ingredients and grease a bundt pan, dust it with flour and set aside.
Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer and mix on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase speed to medium and continue mixing for about 3 minutes.
Transfer the batter into the pan and bake for 65-70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Prepare the glaze: mix butter, sugar, water and vanilla extract together in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved, but do not bring to the boil.
Poke holes into the warm cake. Therefore you can use a chopstick or a knife. Pour the glaze on top of the cake while still in the pan.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan. Then transfer the cake to a serving plate. Therefore put the serving plate on top of the pan and flip it over.
Dust with powdered sugar as desired, slice and serve. Enjoy!
My Summary for Kentucky Butter Cake
Difficulty: simple.
Taste: buttery and sweet. You can enjoy the cake on its own, but adding cream or a couple of berries is a great combination with this cake.
Texture: the inside is soft and juicy and the outside is slightly cross thanks to the butter crust.
PROS: an easy and quick recipe. Besides, the cake stays moist for days.
CONS: none.
