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Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

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A rich and buttery cake drizzled with a warm salted caramel glaze, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 250 g all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 15 ml baking powder
  • 5 g fine salt
  • 227 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 400 g granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 15 ml vanilla extract
  • 240 ml buttermilk
  • 220 g brown sugar
  • 113 g unsalted butter for the glaze
  • 60 ml heavy cream
  • 5 g sea salt
  • Extra sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare a 25 cm bundt pan by greasing it with butter and sprinkling flour.
  2. Whisk together the sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, and fine salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 45-50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
  8. Combine brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and boiling for about 5 minutes.
  9. Stir in the sea salt for glaze enhancement.
  10. Once the cake has cooled, pierce it with a skewer and drizzle the warm glaze over it generously, garnishing with extra sea salt.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature; pairs well with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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