Old-Fashioned Kentucky Butter Cake
A nostalgic and rich Kentucky butter cake that’s simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend in buttermilk and vanilla extract for moisture and flavor.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze wrapped tightly for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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