Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• BUTTER SAUCE:
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/4 cup water
• 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract