Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake is a rich and decadent dessert with caramel, butter, and a hint of sea salt. This moist and buttery cake is drenched in a decadent salted caramel sauce, making it irresistible. Here’s a recipe to help you make this delicious treat:
Ingredients
- 3 cups / 13 1/2 ounces flour (all purpose)
- 2 cups sugar (granulated)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk or fermented milk
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 large eggs
sauce
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup butter
- 3 tablespoons of water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
the topping:
- Powdered sugar (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
How To Make Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake
Preheat oven 325°F .
Generously greased & flour a 12-c Bundt pan or 10-inch tube pan.
In large bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, salt, baking powder and club soda, buttermilk, 1 cup butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla and eggs; beat on low speed until moistened. Increase mixer speed to medium and beat for about 3 more minutes. Spoon batter to cake pan also spreading evenly.
Bake the cake in the preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, combine the 3/4 cup sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 3 tablespoons water and 2 teaspoons vanilla; cook, stirring, until butter is melted. Do not bring blend to boil.
Remove the cake to a wire rack and, while still in the pan, pierce with a fork or skewer. Pour the hot butter sauce over the hot cake.
Enjoy this delectable dessert that combines the irresistible flavors of buttery cake and salted caramel!
