Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

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Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Butter Sauce:

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Salted Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

For the Cake:

  1. Preheat the Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
  • Grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan thoroughly.
  1. Mix Dry Ingredients:
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  1. Add Wet Ingredients:
  • Add the softened butter and buttermilk to the dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Increase the speed to medium and mix for about 3 minutes until smooth.
  1. Add Eggs and Vanilla:
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
  1. Bake the Cake:
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

For the Butter Sauce:

  1. Prepare the Sauce:
  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and water over medium heat.
  • Cook until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  1. Add Sauce to Cake:
  • Once the cake is done baking, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
  • Using a skewer or toothpick, poke holes all over the cake.
  • Pour the butter sauce over the cake, making sure it seeps into the holes.
  1. Cool the Cake:
  • Let the cake cool completely in the pan. The sauce will soak into the cake, making it moist and flavorful.
  • Once cooled, invert the cake onto a serving plate.

For the Salted Caramel Sauce:

  1. Make the Caramel:
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar, stirring constantly until it turns into a deep amber color.
  • Add the butter pieces and stir until melted and combined.
  • Slowly pour in the heavy cream while continuing to stir. Be cautious as the mixture will bubble up.
  • Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt.
  1. Cool the Caramel:
  • Let the caramel sauce cool slightly before drizzling over the cake.

Assemble the Cake:

  1. Drizzle the Caramel:
  • Once the cake is fully cooled and removed from the bundt pan, drizzle the salted caramel sauce generously over the top.
  1. Serve:
  • Slice and serve the cake. Enjoy the rich, buttery flavor enhanced by the sweet and salty caramel topping.

Benefits

  • Rich Flavor: The combination of butter and caramel provides a decadent, rich taste.
  • Moist Texture: The butter sauce keeps the cake incredibly moist.
  • Sweet and Salty Balance: The salted caramel adds a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
  • Versatile: Can be served as a dessert for various occasions, from casual gatherings to formal celebrations.

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