A Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake is a delightful and indulgent dessert that combines the rich flavors of caramel, butter, and a touch of salt. Here’s a basic recipe for you to try:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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 (adjust to taste)
Instructions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt cake pan.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In another bowl, beat together softened butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
3. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the granulated sugar, stirring constantly until it turns into a smooth amber-colored liquid.
- Add the butter and stir until melted and combined.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream while continuing to stir. Be careful as it may bubble.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sea salt. Allow the caramel sauce to cool slightly.
5. Drizzle with Caramel Sauce:
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top. You can also poke holes in the cake with a skewer before drizzling to allow the caramel to seep into the cake.
6. Serve:
- Slice and serve the Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake. You can also garnish with additional sea salt or a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
This cake is sure to be a hit with its rich, buttery flavor and the perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. Enjoy!
