Kentucky Butter Cake

Indulge in the divine delight of Kentucky Butter Cake! This decadent treat, with its golden-brown crust and tender crumb, is pure dessert magic. It's a slice of comfort, a hug for your taste buds. With each bite, you'll savor the sweet symphony of sugar, the rich creaminess of butter, and a hint of rum dancing in the background.

But it's not just about the irresistible flavor; this cake has its perks. It's like a warm, homemade memory on a plate. The benefits? Well, it's a stress-buster, a mood-lifter, and a crowd-pleaser all rolled into one. Whether you're celebrating life's little victories or simply craving a pick-me-up, Kentucky Butter Cake has your back.

This cake is your ticket to dessert nirvana, and I bet you won't be able to resist that second slice. So, why wait? Get ready to dive into a world of sweet, buttery bliss. You, my friend, are in for a treat that's as comforting as a cozy blanket on a chilly night. Go on, treat yourself to a slice of happiness!

INGREDIENTS

Cake:

• sugar 2 cup
• eggs 4
• sticks salted butter (softened to room temperature) 2
• rum extract 2 tsp
• butter extract ½ tsp
• buttermilk 1 cup
• all-purpose flour 3 cup
• baking powder 1 tsp
• baking soda ½ tsp

Glaze:

• sugar ¾ cup
• salted butter ⅓ cup
• water 3 tbsp
• rum extract 2 tsp

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and lightly flour a bundt pan. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl add sugar, eggs, softened room temperature butter, rum extract, butter extract, and buttermilk. Using a hand mixer on the high speed setting, cream together the wet mixture until it is light and fluffy. This should take about 2 minutes.
3. Add flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Continue to beat together on medium-low, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed until the mixture is combined and no flour streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix the batter or it will yield a tough cake.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Place in the oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
5. Remove the bundt cake from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes.
6. While the cake is cooling make your sauce by adding a medium saucepan over medium-low heat to the stovetop. Add sugar, butter, water, and rum extract. Whisk together stirring often until the mixture is melted together and combined. You don’t want this sauce to boil so watch it carefully and remove from the heat right before it begins to bubble.
7. Once the sauce has been removed from the stovetop, reserve ⅓ cup in a small bowl. Pour the remaining sauce over the cake while still in the bundt pan.
8. Once the cake has soaked up all of the sauce, carefully turn the bundt pan over onto a serving dish. Drizzle the remaining sauce over the top of the cake before serving.