- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a Bundt cake pan.
- Prepare the Cake:
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Make the Salted Caramel Glaze:
- In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Allow the mixture to come to a boil without stirring. Continue cooking until it reaches a deep amber color.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully whisk in butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Be cautious, as the mixture will bubble.
- Finish the Cake:
- Once the cake is done baking, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Pierce the cake with a skewer or fork, creating small holes.
- Pour the warm salted caramel glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before inverting it onto a serving plate.
- Slice and serve the Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake. You can drizzle additional salted caramel sauce on individual slices if desired.
Enjoy this decadent and rich Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake! It’s a delightful treat for any occasion.