Kentucky Butter Cake
Source of Recipe
Cuisine : Southern, U.S. Regional
List of Ingredients
* 3 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 cups granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk
* 1 cup butter -- room temperature
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
* 4 large eggs
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* Sauce
* 3/4 cup sugar
* 1/3 cup butter
* 3 tablespoons water
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
Recipe
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan or 10-inch tube pan.
In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients; beat on low speed until moistened. Beat for about 3 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake at 325 degrees for 50 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine sauce ingredients; cook just until butter melts, stirring occasionally. Do not bring to a boil.
Pierce the cake all over with a fork then pour the hot sauce over the warm cake. Let stand 5 minutes, or until sauce is absorbed.
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