Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Something About a Bundt Cake: Kentucky Butter Cake

HAVE A GREAT 4TH OF JULY!
 There is just something about a bundt cake that screams.....PERFECT!
Isn't that gorgeous?
And sometimes I get in the mood for something fattening, 
something buttery,
and something sweet.

 I found this recipe creeping through Pinterest and I just knew I'd have to make it.
Anything that says BUTTER.....I am ready and willing!
I followed the recipe just like The Southern Lady Cooks, but when I came to 
the sugar amount.....I just about jumped out of my skin. Holy Crow!! 
2 cups of sugar?
I think not! 
That is the only thing I changed in this recipe.
The rum sauce just makes this cake divine. 
You probably shouldn't eat this cake without the rum sauce.


This cake is so easy to make, and when you present it and serve it, 
it will make you look like you spent hours in the kitchen.
And I have plans for this cake. 
Just wait and see what I'm going to do with it.

Kentucky Butter Cake

1 1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 sticks butter, soft
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. buttermilk
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda

In a large bowl cream sugar, eggs, butter, and buttermilk together with mixer. Add flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla. Mix well. Pour batter into a well greased (cooking spray) bundt pan. Bake in a preheated 325 degree F. oven for 55 - 60 minutes, or until wooden pick comes out clean (mine was closer to the 55). Let cool in pan for 30 minutes before removing.

Rum Sauce

1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. butter
3 TBS water
2 tsp. Malibu Rum (and if the rum spills over the tsp., that's fine.....)

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until fully melted. Do not boil! Pour over individual servings. The cake will soak up the sauce.

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18 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous!!! I just printed the recipe, it's a must try!

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  2. Okay, now I need to buy a bundt cake pan! ;)

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  3. Looks beautiful... don't drink alcohol... do you think it would taste the same with rum flavoring?

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    1. Yes, it would taste the same. I don't drink either, but sometimes the real stuff makes the recipe.

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  4. This looks very very tasty! Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Gorgeous looking cake!
    I'd definitely love to try this recipe :)

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  6. This is a beautiful cake and sounds wonderful! I love baking in a Bundt pan, cakes just look prettier!

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  7. This is beautiful! And it sounds fantastic, I must try it. =]

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  8. Busy Vegetarian Mom / Foodie Friends FridayJuly 6, 2012 at 10:34 PM

    I want some right now!

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  9. I'm with you on the fattening, buttery and sweet! Looks so yummy!

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  10. Oh my goodness this cake looks amazing!! I am new to your blog and found you from Walking On Sunshine.

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  11. I'm the same way! Anything that combines the words BUTTER and CAKE can only be fantastic. Bookmark! And I can't believe you made French toast out of it. You are a brave woman. :)
    ~April
    Dimplesanddelights.blogspot.com

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    1. The French toast was amazing! I was afraid that it would be too sweet, but it turned out perfect. Enjoy the cake! We all loved it!

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  12. Oh my heavens, it has buttermilk too?! *faint*

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