Kentucky Butter Cake

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup of melted butter
• 2 cups of glucose
• 4 big eggs, chilled
• 2 tablespoons puréed vanilla
• 3-quarts measuring cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of buttermilk

Butter Sauce

• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of cubed butter
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Beat the sugar and butter in a bowl until fluffy and light.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Beat in the vanilla.
5. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix well.
7. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 10-inch baking dish.
8. Bake for 55 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool for 10 minutes.
10. Run a knife around the edges and the center tube of the cake.
11. Turn the cake out onto a rack set over waxed paper.

For the Sauce

1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and water.
2. Melt the butter and dissolve the sugar over medium heat.
3. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Finishing the Cake

1. After the cake has cooled, poke holes in it with a skewer or fork.
2. Pour 1/4 cup of the sauce over the cake and let it stand to absorb the sauce.