Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

By: Rabia

Rich, buttery, and infused with a luscious salted caramel glaze, this Kentucky Butter Cake is the kind of dessert that disappears fast at every gathering. It’s melt-in-your-mouth moist, perfectly sweet with a hint of salt, and — best of all — incredibly easy to make. No wonder it’s always requested!

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Servings & Timing

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Bake Time: 55–65 minutes

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

  • Yield: 12–14 servings

Dietary Badges
✅ Crowd-Pleaser
✅ Easy Bake
✅ Make-Ahead Friendly

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 4 large eggs

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Salted Caramel Butter Glaze

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter

  • 3 tbsp water

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp sea salt (or more to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Pan → Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan generously.

  2. Make the Batter → In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and well blended.

  3. Bake → Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  4. Prepare the Glaze → In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, and water. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, then stir in vanilla and sea salt.

  5. Soak the Cake → While cake is still warm in the pan, poke holes all over with a skewer. Slowly pour glaze over cake, letting it seep in.

  6. Cool & Serve → Let cake cool completely before removing from pan. Slice and serve — each bite will be rich, buttery, and caramel-soaked.

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🌟 Why This Cake Works

Foolproof Method → Simple ingredients and one-bowl batter.

  • Moist & Flavorful → Glaze soaks into the cake, keeping it tender for days.

  • Crowd Favorite → Perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or just because.

  • Make-Ahead Magic → Tastes even better the next day after the flavors settle.

🍽 Variations & Serving Ideas

  • Nutty Twist → Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts into the Bundt pan before pouring in batter.

  • Extra Caramel Drizzle → Warm caramel sauce over each slice just before serving.

  • Bourbon Kick → Add 1 tbsp bourbon to the glaze for a Kentucky-inspired flair.

  • Holiday Touch → Garnish with whipped cream and sugared cranberries at Christmas.

🥡 Storage & Make-Ahead

  • Fridge: Keeps moist up to 5 days in an airtight container.

  • Freezer: Wrap slices tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in fridge.

  • Best Flavor: Bake one day ahead so the glaze fully soaks in before serving.

⚖️ Nutrition (per serving, approx.)

  • Calories: 420 kcal

  • Protein: 5 g

  • Carbs: 55 g

  • Fat: 20 g

  • Fiber: 1 g

❓ FAQs

Q: Can I use regular milk instead of buttermilk?
A: Yes — mix 1 cup milk with 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar as a substitute.

Q: How do I prevent it from sticking to the Bundt pan?
A: Use baking spray with flour, or butter and flour the pan thoroughly, making sure to get into all crevices.

Q: Can I double the glaze?
A: Absolutely — for an even more indulgent, caramel-soaked cake!

💬 Personal Note

This cake never lasts long in my kitchen — it’s that good. Friends and family always ask for it by name, and the best part? It’s so simple, yet feels like a bakery-style masterpiece. Once you try it, it might just become your signature dessert too.

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