Description
Rich salted caramel Kentucky butter cake delivers pure Southern comfort with silky smooth texture and deep caramel notes. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each buttery, moist crumb that melts deliciously on the palate.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients:
- 3 cups (720 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325°F and thoroughly coat a 9-inch deep round or Bundt pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and airy, approximately 3-5 minutes to develop a fluffy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter, alternating between the two and mixing until just combined to maintain a tender crumb.
- Transfer batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface with a spatula to ensure even baking.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes at 325°F, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Prepare butter glaze simultaneously by gently melting sugar, butter, water, and vanilla in a saucepan without bringing to a boil.
- After removing cake from oven, create multiple holes across the surface and carefully pour warm glaze, allowing it to seep into the cake for 10-15 minutes.
- Allow cake to cool completely before carefully removing from the pan.
- Create caramel by melting sugar over medium heat until it turns amber, then incorporate butter, cream, and sea salt, simmering for 1-2 minutes to develop rich flavor.
- Elegantly drizzle cooled caramel over the cake just before serving to add a luxurious finishing touch.
Notes
- Achieve perfect texture by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing, which helps create a smoother, more evenly baked cake.
- Prevent cake from sticking by thoroughly greasing and flouring the pan, paying extra attention to all curves and crevices in a Bundt pan.
- Avoid overmixing batter after adding dry ingredients to keep the cake tender and prevent developing tough gluten strands that can make the cake dense.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend and add 1 teaspoon of xanthan gum to improve texture and binding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg