Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake
Indulge in the warmth of Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake, a delightful dessert that beautifully combines a moist, buttery cake with a rich salted caramel sauce. Each bite offers a heavenly mix of sweet and salty flavors, making it the perfect treat for gatherings or cozy afternoons at home. With its inviting aroma and comforting texture, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup brown sugar (for salted caramel sauce)
- ½ cup heavy cream (for salted caramel sauce)
- 1 tsp sea salt (for salted caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan with nonstick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually incorporate milk.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together. Slowly add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, create the salted caramel sauce by combining brown sugar and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until thickened; remove from heat and stir in sea salt.
- Allow the cake to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Drizzle warm caramel sauce over the cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg