Kentucky Butter Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 F. Generously grease and flour a 10-12 cup bundt pan. Set aside.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla together until well-combined.
3. 3
   Scrape down the bowl as needed.
4. 4
   Add the buttermilk, and mix in until well-combined.
5. 5
   Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in until combined but don't overmix.
6. 6
   Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
7. 7
   Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. 8
   Set cake aside while you prepare the glaze.
9. 9
   To make the glaze, add the butter, sugar, water, and vanilla to a saucepan.
10. 10
    Heat, stirring regularly, over medium-low heat until the butter melts and sugar has dissolved. The mixture should be just heated to combine but not brought to a boil.
11. 11
    Poke holes in the cake. I like to use a long wooden skewer.
12. 12
    Pour the glaze over the cake.
13. 13
    Let the cake cool to room temperature in the pan.
14. 14
    Run a knife around the edge of the pan, and invert the cake to serve.