Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake
Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake is an indulgent dessert that perfectly marries rich buttery flavors with a luscious salted caramel drizzle. This moist and flavorful cake is not only easy to prepare but also evokes memories of cherished family gatherings. With its stunning presentation and irresistible taste, it promises to be the star of any occasion, making it a must-try for both novice and experienced bakers alike!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1 cup coconut milk or almond milk (unsweetened)
- Sea salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture alternately with coconut milk until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the salted caramel sauce, melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until bubbly. Stir in coconut milk and simmer for about five minutes; finish with sea salt.
- Once baked, let the cake cool slightly before flipping it onto a serving plate and drizzling with warm salted caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 285mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 90mg