This tender, moist Kentucky butter cake is saturated with a rich sauce.

Truly, there is no cake like this one.

This denseBundt cakeis a breeze to put together.

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Learn how to make Kentucky butter cake.

We guarantee it will be the perfect addition to your next gathering.

At room temperature, it will keep for about four days.

Kentucky Butter Cake ingredients - Southern Living

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confirm to bring to room temperature or warm slightly before serving.

OneSouthern Livingcommunity member commented, “Turned out beautifully.

So easy for a beginner.

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I did add 1 tsp vanilla and 1 tsp spiced rum to the frosting and it was delicious.”

Another said, “My husband absolutely loves this cake!

I love it too!

Southern Living Kentucky Butter Cake stirring together the buttermilk and vanilla

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Classic technique and perfect every time!!”

And Beth Bush commented, “This is an excellent recipe!

I made three small cakes to go in a box with cookies as gifts and they were perfect!”

Southern Living Kentucky Butter Cake beating together the butter and sugar

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We love the idea of giving this cake as a gift.

What could be sweeter?

In a medium bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.

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Stir together the buttermilk and vanilla extract in a liquid measuring cup and set aside.

Add eggs:

Add eggs to the butter mixture one at a time, beating until incorporated.

Scrape down the bottom and sides of the bowl often.

Southern Living Kentucky Butter Cake adding the flour to the batter

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Make cake batter:

Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk mixture in thirds.

Mix until thoroughly combined, scraping down the bottom and sides of the bowl as needed.

Add batter to prepared pan:

Generously coat a 10-inch Bundt pan with baking spray.

Southern Living Kentucky Butter Cake adding the buttermilk to the cake batter

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Transfer batter to the prepared Bundt pan.

While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze.

Using a large skewer, immediately poke deep holes all over the cake without removing from pan.

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Warm the remaining glaze up slightly, then slowly pour over the top of the cake.

Let cool:

Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.

Wrap tightly to keep the cake moist at room temperature.

Southern Living Kentucky Butter Cake batter in prepared pan before baking

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Southern Living Kentucky Butter Cake in the pan after baking

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Southern Living Kentucky Butter Cake making the glaze

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Southern Living Kentucky Butter Cake stirring the vanilla into the glaze

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Southern Living Kentucky Butter Cake poking the holes in the cake

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Southern Living Kentucky Butter Cake pouring the glaze over the cake while it’s in the pan

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Southern Living Butter Cake out of the pan on the serving platter

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Southern Living Kentucky Butter Cake on plate to serve just after the rest of the glaze has been poured over the cake

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Southern Living Kentucky Butter Cake cooled and ready to serve

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