Kentucky Butter Cake

Ingredients

BUTTER CAKE:

– 3 cups all-purpose flour

– 1 teaspoon baking powder

– 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

– 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

– 1 cup unsalted butter

– 2 cups sugar

– 1 cup milk

– 1 tablespoon white vinegar

– 4 large eggs

– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

BUTTER GLAZE:

– 1 cup sugar

– 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter

– 3 tablespoons brandy (water can be substituted)

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat and Prepare:

– Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.

Sift Dry Ingredients:

– In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter and Sugar:

– In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add Eggs and Vanilla:

– Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Alternate Dry and Wet Ingredients:

– Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

Pour into Bundt Pan:

– Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Bake to Perfection:

– Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Prepare Butter Glaze:

– In a saucepan, combine the butter, sugar, water, and vanilla extract. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Glaze the Warm Cake:

– While the cake is still warm, poke holes in it with a skewer or fork. Pour the warm butter glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

Cool and Serve:

– Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice, serve, and savor the Southern charm of Kentucky Butter Cake!