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Kentucky Butter Cake

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 15 mins
Course Dessert
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups All purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking soda
  • 1 cup Butter,cubed (at room temperature )
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 4 medium Eggs
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla extract

For the butter glaze

  • 1/3 cup Butter
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 165 deg C.Grease a bundt pan liberally with butter.Dust the pan with flour and shake out the excess flour.Set aside until required.
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  • In a large bowl combine together all purpose flour,salt,baking powder and baking soda.Set aside.In another large bowl add butter,sugar,eggs ,buttermilk and vanilla extract.Mix well using a whisk until combined.
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  • Add in the dry ingredients in 2 or 3 batches and mix gently,until the batter is smooth and creamy.Transfer the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Level the surface using a spoon or a spatula.Bake for about 60 to 75 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the thickest part of the cake comes out clean.
    To prepare the glaze ,combine together all the ingredients listed under 'For the butter glaze' in a saucepan .Cook over medium low flame until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved.Do not bring the glaze to a boil.
  • Poke holes over the warm cake using a knife and pour the hot glaze evenly over the cake while still in the pan.Allow to cool completely and gently transfer the cake nto a serving tray.
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