Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

Introduction

Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake is a rich, indulgent dessert that blends classic Southern comfort with irresistible caramel flavor. This moist, buttery Bundt cake is soaked in a warm caramel butter drizzle that seeps into every bite, creating a tender crumb and deep flavor. Finished with an optional homemade salted caramel topping, this cake is perfect for celebrations, holidays, or whenever you want a truly show-stopping dessert.

Ingredients

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 (or substitute with buttermilk)

• Caramel-flavored coffee creamer or buttermilk – 1 cup

• Butter, softened – 1 cup

• Pure vanilla essence – 2 teaspoons

• Eggs, at room temperature – 4

For the Caramel Butter Drizzle

• Granulated sugar – ¾ cup

• Butter – ⅓ cup

• Caramel-flavored coffee creamer – 3 tablespoons

• Pure vanilla essence – 2 teaspoons

Homemade Salted Caramel Topping (Optional)

• Sugar – 1 cup

• Water – ¼ cup

• Rich cream – ¾ cup

• Butter – 3½ tablespoons

• Kosher or sea salt – 1 teaspoon

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare & Mix the Cake Batter

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Generously brush and flour a 10-inch Bundt cake pan.
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, salt, cream of tartar, baking powder, and baking soda.
In another bowl, cream together the butter, coffee creamer, vanilla essence, and eggs until smooth. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, beating at medium speed for about 3 minutes until well combined.

Step 2: Bake the Cake

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared Bundt pan. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 3: Prepare the Caramel Butter Drizzle

While the cake bakes, combine the sugar, butter, coffee creamer, and vanilla essence in a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring gently until the mixture melts into a smooth sauce. Do not allow it to boil.

Step 4: Drizzle & Cool

Once the cake is out of the oven, use a thin wooden skewer to poke small holes all over the warm cake. Slowly drizzle the caramel butter sauce over the surface, allowing it to soak in. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before turning it out.

Step 5: Make the Salted Caramel Topping (Optional)

In a deep saucepan, heat the sugar and water over medium heat until dissolved. Increase the heat and let it boil without stirring until it turns a deep amber color (about 6–8 minutes). Remove from heat and carefully stir in the cream, butter, and salt. Let cool slightly, then drizzle generously over the cake before serving.

Conclusion

This Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake is the ultimate dessert for caramel lovers. Moist, buttery, and infused with layers of caramel flavor, it delivers comfort and elegance in every slice. Whether served plain or crowned with homemade salted caramel, this cake is guaranteed to impress and quickly become a favorite at your table.