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Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

Indulge in the delightful Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake, a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors. This moist, buttery cake is generously drizzled with a rich salted caramel sauce, making it an irresistible dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, this cake promises to impress with its comforting taste and elegant presentation.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. For the sauce, melt brown sugar, butter, and cream over medium heat; stir until well combined and thickened.
  7. Drizzle salted caramel sauce over cooled cake before serving.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: You can add chocolate chips or nuts to the batter for added flavor and texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze individual slices for longer storage.