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Kentucky Butter Bliss

Kentucky Butter Bliss

Discover the ultimate Kentucky Butter Bliss, a buttery tender cake with a rich glaze, perfect for any celebration. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons brandy or water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 10–12 cup Bundt pan
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Large and medium mixing bowls
  • Whisk and spatula
  • Small saucepan
  • Toothpick or skewer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a Bundt pan with butter or baking spray and flour.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar for 3–5 minutes until pale and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, and beat in the vanilla.
  4. Combine the milk and vinegar in a measuring cup, then alternate adding the flour mixture and milk mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by melting the butter, sugar, and brandy (or water) in a saucepan over medium-low heat until combined.
  7. After baking, poke holes in the hot cake, then pour the glaze over it, allowing it to soak in. Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes before inverting onto a plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 620IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. If you're out of buttermilk, mixing milk with vinegar is a great substitute. The cake can be made a day ahead; it tastes even better the next day! For healthier options, try substituting half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour or using Greek yogurt instead of milk.
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