Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

The morning sun peers through your window, and the fragrance of freshly brewed coffee wafts through the air. As you reach for that comforting cup, a slice of cake beckons – and not just any cake. Enter the world of the delightful Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake.

A Love Affair with Bundt Cakes

For the uninitiated, bundt cakes are a visual delight. Their intricate design and delectable appearance make them the show-stoppers of every table. Think of the richness of the Hot Chocolate Coffee Rum Cake.

If you’ve never tried one, you’re missing out on a slice of heaven. The simple joy of creating and enjoying bundt cakes is unparalleled, and every variation I’ve experimented with has only added to my baking tales, fetching admiration and joyous smiles.

Kentucky’s Best Kept Secret

The Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake is the stuff dreams are made of. I’ve made it multiple times, tweaking a little here and there, and the reaction has always been unanimous – a chorus of ‘more, please!’ What’s so special about it? The taste, for one. And, interestingly, the magic intensifies with time.

Unlike most cakes that are best enjoyed fresh, this beauty blossoms as the hours tick by, ensuring that the slice you enjoy the next day might just be better than the first.

The Perfect Breakfast Indulgence

Let’s address the cake in the room: Cake for breakfast? With the Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake, it’s not only a possibility; it’s a delightful reality! Imagine sipping your morning coffee flavored with International Delight Simply Pure Caramel coffee creamer, and pairing it with a slice of this cake that has the very same creamer baked into it. Match made in heaven, right?

Ingredients

For the Cake:

3 cups flour
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp cream of tartar Skip if using Buttermilk
1 cup caramel-flavored coffee creamer Alternatively, Buttermilk
1 cup butter softened
2 tsp pure vanilla essence
4 eggs at room temperature

Caramel Butter Drizzle:

¾ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup butter
3 tbsp caramel-flavored coffee creamer
2 tsp pure vanilla essence

Homemade Salted Caramel Topping (Optional, else buy ready-made):

1 cup sugar
¼ cup water
¾ cup rich cream
3½ tbsp butter
1 tsp kosher or sea salt