Indulge your taste buds with the rich and decadent flavor of Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake. This luscious dessert combines the classic buttery goodness of a Kentucky butter cake with the irresistible sweetness of salted caramel. It’s a perfect treat for special occasions or when you simply crave a slice of heaven.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the salted caramel sauce. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a deep amber color. Add the butter and stir until melted. Slowly whisk in the heavy cream and sea salt. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Poke holes all over the warm cake using a skewer or fork. Pour the salted caramel sauce over the cake, allowing it to seep into the holes.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving. Drizzle extra salted caramel sauce over individual slices if desired.
Tips and Quick Process:
- For a quicker version, you can use store-bought caramel sauce, but homemade salted caramel adds an extra layer of flavor.
- Dust the finished cake with powdered sugar or garnish with chopped nuts for added texture.
- Serve the cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.
