Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

This moist, buttery cake is soaked in a rich caramel glaze, giving it a melt-in-your-mouth texture that keeps everyone coming back for seconds. It’s simple, comforting, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar/lemon juice)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs

For the Caramel Butter Glaze:

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup salted butter