Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

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 (omit if using buttermilk)
• 1 cup caramel-flavored coffee creamer (or 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, or use store-bought):

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

Instructions

Cake:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt cake tin.
2. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, 2 cups of sugar, salt, cream of tartar, baking powder, and baking soda.
3. In another bowl, cream together the coffee creamer, butter, vanilla essence, and eggs. Gradually blend this creamy mixture into the flour mixture, beating at medium speed for 3 minutes.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt tin.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.
6. While the cake is still warm, gently pierce the surface using a thin wooden rod or skewer.
7. Evenly drizzle the caramel butter sauce over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Let the cake cool completely before removing it from the tin. Run a knife around the edges to ensure a clean release.

Caramel Butter Drizzle:

1. In a saucepan, combine sugar, butter, vanilla essence, and coffee creamer.
2. Heat over medium flame until the ingredients blend into a smooth sauce, ensuring not to let it boil.

Homemade Salted Caramel Topping:

1. In a deep saucepan, dissolve the sugar in water over medium heat.
2. Increase the heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Avoid stirring but brush down any sugar crystals if necessary. Continue boiling until the mixture turns a deep amber color, about 6-8 minutes.
3. Remove from heat and carefully blend in the cream, followed by the butter and salt. Stir well.
4. Allow the caramel to cool in a separate dish. Once cooled, generously drizzle over the cake. Reserve any extra for use as an ice cream topping.

Enjoy your delectable Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake, perfect for any occasion!