Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe

Why This Cake is a Showstopper

• Rich Flavor: Combines the richness of butter cake with the sweetness of homemade salted caramel.
• Perfect for Any Occasion: Ideal for celebrations, holidays, or as a luxurious treat to elevate your weekend baking.
• Visually Impressive: Guaranteed to impress guests with its elegant appearance and decadent drizzle of caramel.

Ingredients List

For the Cake:

• All-Purpose Flour: 3 cups
• Granulated Sugar: 2 cups
• Salt: 1 teaspoon
• Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
• Baking Soda: ½ teaspoon
• Cream of Tartar: ½ teaspoon
• Caramel Flavored Coffee Creamer (or Buttermilk): 1 cup
• Softened Butter: 1 cup
• Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
• Eggs: 4 (room temperature)

For the Caramel Butter Drizzle:

• Sugar: ¼ cup
• Butter: 1/8 cup
• Caramel Flavored Coffee Creamer: 3 tablespoons
• Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons

For Homemade Salted Caramel Topping:

• Sugar: 1 cup
• Water: ¼ cup
• Heavy Cream: ¾ cup
• Butter: ½ cup
• Sea Salt or Kosher Salt: 1 teaspoon

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

Bake the Cake

1. Prepare Your Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, cream of tartar, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the coffee creamer, butter, vanilla, and eggs.
4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing on medium until smooth, about 3 minutes.
5. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.

Prepare the Caramel Butter Drizzle

6. Cook the Drizzle: While the cake bakes, prepare the drizzle by combining sugar, butter, creamer, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
7. Finish the Cake: Poke holes in the warm cake and pour the caramel butter drizzle over, allowing it to soak in.

Make the Salted Caramel Topping

8. Caramelize Sugar: Cook sugar and water in a pot over medium heat until golden.
9. Finalize the Caramel: Remove from heat; slowly stir in cream, then butter and salt.
10. Cool: Let the caramel cool before drizzling over the cake.

Tips for Perfect Results

• Cake Consistency: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a smooth batter.
• Caramel Color: Watch the caramel closely as it cooks to avoid burning.
• Serving Suggestion: Serve the cake slightly warm for maximum flavor.