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Kentucky Butter Cake

Time
1 hr 20 min
Makes
16
Ingredients
14

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Ingredients

Servings
16 servings
Amounts
  • 1 cup buttermilk ((see note))
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, (spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • Confectioners' sugar, (for dusting)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Nutrition · per serving

Calories
379 kcal
Fat
17 g
Fiber
1 g
Sugar
35 g
Sodium
87 mg
Protein
5 g
Cholesterol
254 mg
Carbohydrate
53 g
Saturated fat
10 g

As published by Once Upon a Chef.

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