favorite cake – Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake: The Ultimate Indulgence
Introduction

Kentucky Butter Cake is a beloved Southern dessert famous for its incredibly moist, tender crumb and rich buttery glaze that soaks deep into every bite. The original recipe calls for a simple butter glaze, but in this version, we elevate the flavors with a luscious salted caramel glaze that brings a sophisticated balance of sweet and salty.

This cake is perfect for celebrations or whenever you crave something truly decadent. The buttery texture combined with the salted caramel glaze creates a symphony of flavors that is utterly irresistible.
History and Background of Kentucky Butter Cake

Kentucky Butter Cake has its roots in traditional Southern baking, where butter was a prized ingredient. The cake is known for being rich but surprisingly light, thanks to the creaming method and a generous butter glaze poured over it immediately after baking. It’s sometimes referred to as a “sticky butter cake” because of its moist, tender crumb and glossy glaze.

Adding salted caramel to the glaze is a modern twist, borrowing from the popularity of salted caramel in desserts worldwide, which perfectly complements the buttery cake base and adds a wonderful depth of flavor.
Ingredients
For the Cake:

2 ½ cups (312 g) all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks, 226 g) unsalted butter, softened

1 ½ cups granulated sugar

4 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk, room temperature

For the Salted Caramel Glaze:

1 cup granulated sugar

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed

½ cup heavy cream, warmed

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (adjust to taste)

Equipment Needed

Bundt cake pan or 9×13 inch baking dish

Electric mixer (stand or handheld)

Medium saucepan

Mixing bowls

Whisk and spatula

Cooling rack

Measuring cups and spoons

Saucepan for caramel

Step 1: Preparing the Cake Batter
1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease your Bundt pan generously with butter or non-stick spray and lightly flour it, tapping out excess flour.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened butter on medium speed until creamy, about 1-2 minutes.

Gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. This step is crucial as it incorporates air, giving the cake a tender crumb.

4. Add Eggs and Vanilla

Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated.

Mix in the vanilla extract.

5. Alternate Dry Ingredients and Buttermilk

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