Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake (A Bundt Cake You’ll Dream About!)

Mornings feel a little brighter when you wake up to something extraordinary — like the smell of coffee in the air and the promise of a warm, buttery slice of cake waiting for you. Not just any cake, though… this is Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake, and it might just become your new breakfast obsession. 😉

Before we dive in:
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A Sweet Ode to Bundt Cakes 🍰

I have a soft spot (okay, a serious weakness) for bundt cakes. Their elegant shape, perfect slices, and moist crumb make them the center of attention at every gathering — or just the ultimate cozy treat on a quiet morning.

This Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake is no exception. In fact, it’s better the next day, which is rare for cake! I promised you versatile, and here’s proof: dessert one night, breakfast the next.

Why You’ll Love This Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake

• Rich, buttery texture that melts in your mouth.

• A luscious caramel butter glaze that soaks right into the cake.

• Optional homemade salted caramel drizzle that takes it over the top!

• Perfect with coffee — especially if you use a caramel-flavored creamer in the batter (which I highly recommend).

What Does It Taste Like?

Imagine the tender crumb of a classic butter cake, kissed with sweet caramel notes and just a hint of salt to balance it all. It’s decadent, moist, and comforting, with a warm golden crust that hugs every bite. And that buttery caramel soak? Game-changer.

Benefits of This Recipe

• Make-ahead friendly — it gets even better after resting overnight!

• Freezer-friendly — slices can be wrapped and frozen for treats on demand.

• Great for gatherings — feeds a crowd and looks stunning on a cake stand.

• Breakfast-approved — yes, cake for breakfast is totally allowed here!

📝 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 3 cups all-purpose 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 (or buttermilk)

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

Caramel Butter Drizzle:

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ⅓ cup butter

• 3 tbsp caramel-flavored coffee creamer

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

Homemade Salted Caramel Topping (Optional but recommended):

• 1 cup sugar

• ¼ cup water

• ¾ cup heavy cream

• 3½ tbsp butter

• 1 tsp kosher or sea salt

🛠 Tools You’ll Need

• 10-inch Bundt cake pan

• Electric mixer (hand or stand)

• Saucepan for drizzle

• Mixing bowls

• Cooling rack

• Skewer or chopstick (for poking holes)

🔄 Ingredient Substitutions & Additions

• No caramel creamer? Use buttermilk and add 1–2 tsp of caramel extract or syrup.

• Feeling nutty? Add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts into the batter.

• Gluten-free option? Swap with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

• Dairy-free? Use a dairy-free butter and creamer alternative (oat-based creamers work well!).

🍴 How to Make Salted Caramel Kentucky Butter Cake