Description
A classic Southern cake with a moist, buttery texture, soaked in a decadent glaze for a delightful dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup water (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Cream together 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups sugar until light and fluffy—about 3-5 minutes.
- Beat in 3 large eggs, one at a time, followed by 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with 1 cup buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a saucepan, stir in 1/4 cup water and 1 cup powdered sugar until smooth for the glaze.
- Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a plate.
- Drizzle the warm glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg