Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake
This Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake is pure indulgence—moist, buttery, and drenched in caramel goodness. If you’re a fan of bundt cakes, this one’s bound to become a favorite!
Why You’ll Love This Cake
🍰 Ultra Moist Texture – The caramel butter drizzle soaks into every bite.
🍯 Rich Caramel Flavor – Infused with caramel creamer and a homemade salted caramel topping.
🥄 Perfect for Any Occasion – Whether it’s breakfast, dessert, or a holiday treat, this cake is always a hit.
🔥 Even Better the Next Day – The flavors deepen as the cake sits, making it even more irresistible!
Pro Tips for a Perfect Kentucky Butter Cake
✨ Room Temperature Ingredients – Ensures a smooth batter and even baking.
✨ Pierce the Cake While Warm – This helps the caramel butter drizzle seep into the cake for extra moisture.
✨ Don’t Overmix – Beat just until combined to keep the texture light.
✨ Use Buttermilk as an Alternative – If you don’t have caramel coffee creamer, buttermilk works perfectly.
Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 3 cups flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cream of tartar (skip if using buttermilk)
- 1 cup caramel-flavored coffee creamer (or buttermilk)
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
For the Caramel Butter Drizzle:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup butter
- 3 tbsp caramel-flavored coffee creamer
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the Homemade Salted Caramel (Optional):
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 3½ tbsp butter
- 1 tsp kosher or sea salt
Instructions:
1️⃣ Bake the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt cake pan.
- In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together coffee creamer (or buttermilk), butter, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, beating for 3 minutes until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the Bundt pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
2️⃣ Make the Caramel Butter Drizzle
- In a saucepan, melt sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and coffee creamer over medium heat.
- Stir continuously until smooth, but do not let it boil.
3️⃣ Soak the Cake
- While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over using a skewer or spoon handle.
- Slowly pour the Caramel Butter Drizzle over the cake, letting it soak in.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan.
4️⃣ Make the Homemade Salted Caramel (Optional)
- Heat sugar and water in a deep saucepan over medium heat until dissolved.
- Increase heat and boil without stirring until the mixture turns deep amber (about 6-8 minutes).
- Remove from heat and carefully stir in heavy cream, followed by butter and salt.
- Let cool before drizzling over the cake.
Serving Suggestions & Variations
🍦 With Ice Cream – Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
☕ With Coffee – A perfect pairing for your morning brew.
🥜 Nutty Twist – Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
🍂 Seasonal Flavor – Try a pumpkin spice or hazelnut creamer for a fall twist.
Why This Cake Stands Out
This Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake is rich, decadent, and simply irresistible. Whether you enjoy it fresh or the next day when the flavors have deepened, one thing is for sure—you’ll be going back for another slice! 🍰✨
Life’s short. Eat the cake (for breakfast, too)! 😋