If you’ve ever ordered a Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake at a restaurant, you know it’s pure indulgence—moist, buttery, and dripping with rich caramel glaze. The best part? You can make this decadent dessert right at home with simple ingredients and a foolproof method. This homemade Kentucky butter cake recipe is perfect for holidays, birthdays, or any time you crave a slice of sweet Southern comfort.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
For the Butter Sauce & Caramel Topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions:
- Preheat & Prep: Heat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan generously.
- Mix the Batter: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Alternate adding dry mix with buttermilk until smooth.
- Bake: Pour into Bundt pan and bake 60–70 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make Butter Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter with sugar and water. Stir until sugar dissolves, then add vanilla.
- Soak the Cake: Poke small holes in the warm cake and slowly pour butter sauce over it so it soaks in.
- Finish with Caramel: Once cooled, drizzle generously with salted caramel sauce for that restaurant-style flavor.
Pro Tip: Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a true dessert restaurant experience at home.
