Kentucky Butter Cake 🤤🤤 (The Melt-In-Your-Mouth Cake Everyone Falls in Love With)
If you’ve never had Kentucky Butter Cake, let me tell you right now—this is not just another plain cake. This is the kind of recipe that quietly steals the spotlight at every gathering. No frosting, no fuss… just a rich, buttery, ultra-moist cake soaked with a warm vanilla butter glaze that sinks into every bite. One slice turns into two, and suddenly the cake is gone.
This is the cake people ask you to bring again. The one they “don’t usually like” but somehow can’t stop eating. The kind that tastes even better the next day—if it lasts that long.
⭐ Why This Kentucky Butter Cake Is So Special
Incredibly moist thanks to the butter glaze poured on while the cake is hot
Rich vanilla-butter flavor that tastes bakery-level
No frosting needed (the glaze does all the work)
Perfect for any occasion: holidays, potlucks, birthdays, or “just because”
Even better the next day, making it ideal for make-ahead baking
This cake is simple, classic, and dangerously good.
🧈 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
For the butter glaze:
¾ cup sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
🍰 How to Make Kentucky Butter Cake
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and generously grease a Bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
- Add buttermilk, butter, vanilla, and eggs. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55–65 minutes, until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
✨ The Magic Butter Glaze (Don’t Skip This!)
While the cake bakes, melt butter with sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves—do not boil. Remove from heat and add vanilla.
Once the cake comes out of the oven:
Poke holes all over the cake with a skewer or fork
Slowly pour the warm butter glaze over the hot cake
Let it soak for at least 30 minutes before flipping
This step is what makes the cake unbelievably moist and flavorful.
💡 Tips for the Best Results
Use real butter—this is a butter cake, after all
Don’t rush the soaking time
Serve plain or with a light dusting of powdered sugar
Pairs perfectly with coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk
❤️ Final Thoughts
Kentucky Butter Cake is proof that simple recipes can be the most unforgettable. No layers, no fancy frosting—just pure buttery comfort in every bite. Once you make this, don’t be surprised if it becomes your signature dessert.
If you love classic, old-fashioned cakes that never fail, SAVE this recipe and make it soon.
Drop a 🧈🤍 in the comments if you’re a butter-cake lover too!