Classic Kentucky Butter Cake
A Kentucky butter cake achieves exceptional tenderness through a warm vanilla-infused butter glaze poured over it, allowing thorough absorption.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325 F and prepare a 12-cup bundt or 10-inch tube pan by greasing and flouring.
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Combine flour, sugar, softened butter, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; beat on low until moistened, then beat on medium for 3 minutes.
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Spoon batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
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Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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While the cake bakes, combine sugar, butter, water, and vanilla in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until butter melts without boiling.
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Once baked, place the cake in the pan on a rack and pierce it thoroughly with a fork.
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Pour the hot butter glaze over the warm cake.
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Allow the cake to stand for 5 to 10 minutes until the glaze is absorbed.
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Invert the cake onto a plate, cool, and serve, optionally dusted with confectioner's sugar.