This old-fashioned butter cake is soft, tender, and soaked in a sweet, buttery glaze that makes it incredibly moist. Perfect for any occasion, this cake gets better as it sits, making it a make-ahead favorite!
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Bake Time: 60 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 12
🔥 Calories per Serving: ~400
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 🧈 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 🍚 2 cups granulated sugar
- 🥚 4 large eggs
- 🌿 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 🥛 1 cup buttermilk
- 🌾 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 🥄 1 tsp baking powder
- 🥄 ½ tsp baking soda
- 🧂 ½ tsp salt
For the Butter Glaze:
- 🧈 ½ cup (1 stick) butter
- 🍚 ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 🌿 2 tbsp water
- 🥄 1 tbsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
3️⃣ Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
4️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5️⃣ Gradually add flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, alternating between the two.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
6️⃣ Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
7️⃣ Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 3: Make the Butter Glaze
8️⃣ In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in sugar, water, and vanilla extract, and heat until sugar dissolves (do not boil).
Step 4: Soak the Cake
9️⃣ While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over with a skewer or toothpick. Slowly pour the warm glaze over the cake.
🔟 Let the cake sit for at least 30 minutes before inverting onto a plate.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
Slice and serve as is, or top with whipped cream, powdered sugar, or fresh berries!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔️ Ultra-moist & buttery with a rich vanilla flavor!
✔️ The glaze soaks in for extra sweetness!
✔️ Perfect for make-ahead—gets better overnight!
✔️ Pairs well with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
🔥 Helpful Tips
✅ Use room-temperature ingredients for the best texture.
✅ Make it extra rich by adding a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon.
✅ Store covered at room temperature for up to 4 days—it gets better as it sits!
Enjoy your Kentucky Butter Cake—moist, rich, and full of buttery goodness! 🍰🧈 Let me know if you need more classic cake recipes! 😊