Best 5 Butter Bundt Cake From Scratch Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Butter Bundt Cake, a classic dessert elevated to perfection. This moist and tender cake boasts a rich buttery flavor that melts in your mouth, complemented by a golden crust and a delicate crumb. With its distinctive shape, the Bundt pan ensures even baking, resulting in a cake that is both visually stunning and incredibly delicious. This recipe collection provides three variations of the beloved Butter Bundt Cake, each offering a unique twist on the traditional flavor. Whether you prefer a classic, sour cream, or chocolate chip version, you'll find a recipe to satisfy your cravings. These cakes are perfect for any occasion, from intimate gatherings to festive celebrations, and are sure to become a favorite among family and friends.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTERY POUND CAKE



Buttery Pound Cake image

This wonderfully simple dessert is the perfect match for coffee or a cup of tea.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Pound     Butter     Sweet     Baking     Making It Photo-Ready     Dairy     Cake     Dessert

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
5 large Land O Lakes® Eggs
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar, if desired
Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream sweetened, whipped, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt or 10-inch angel food cake (tube) pan.
  • Combine sugar and butter in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Continue beating, adding 1 egg at a time, until well mixed. Add sour cream, milk and vanilla. Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Add flour and salt; beat at low speed just until moistened.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake 55-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Top each serving with whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 135 milligrams, Sodium 290 milligrams, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fiber

BLUE-RIBBON BUTTER CAKE



Blue-Ribbon Butter Cake image

I found this buttercake recipe in an old cookbook I bought at a garage sale and couldn't wait to try it. I knew it had been someone's favorite because of the well-worn page. -Joan Gertz, Palmetto, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 55-70 minutes. Cool 10 minutes. Run a knife around edges and center tube of pan. Invert cake onto a wire rack over waxed paper. , For sauce, combine the sugar, butter and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat just until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in extracts., Poke holes in the top of the warm cake; spoon 1/4 cup sauce over cake. Let stand until sauce is absorbed. Repeat twice. Poke holes into sides of cake; brush remaining sauce over sides. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PEANUT BUTTER BUNDT CAKE



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This peanut butter Bundt cake with frosting is heavenly to me. I use smooth peanut butter, but crunchy would work, too. -Karen Holt, Rock Hill, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup 2% milk
FROSTING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., In a large bowl, cream butter, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating after each addition just until combined. Transfer to prepared pan. , Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 65-75 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter, peanut butter and sugar. Beat in enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BUTTER POUND CAKE



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Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes to a beautiful golden brown and it's definitely a keeper! -Edgar Wright, Silver Spring, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons water
GARNISH, optional:
3 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 package fresh rosemary sprigs
1/4 cup sugar, divided
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons fresh blueberries
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan., Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with water, beating after each addition., Transfer to prepared pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 50-55 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan; cool completely on a wire rack., If desired, for garnish, place corn syrup in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, uncovered, 10 seconds or until warm. Brush corn syrup lightly over rosemary. Sprinkle sugar to coat; place on waxed paper to dry. Reheat remaining corn syrup until warm; gently toss cranberries and blueberries in syrup. Toss in remaining sugar to coat. Place on waxed paper; let stand until set, about 1 hour., Just before serving, top cake with sugared rosemary and berries. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

KENTUCKY BUTTER CAKE



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Moist and buttery cake made from readily available ingredients with a luscious butter sauce.

Provided by Suzanne Stull

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Yellow Cake Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs eggs
¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix the flour, 2 cups sugar, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Blend in buttermilk, 1 cup of butter, 2 teaspoons of vanilla and 4 eggs. Beat for 3 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Prick holes in the still warm cake. Slowly pour sauce over cake. Let cake cool before removing from pan.
  • To Make Butter Sauce: In a saucepan combine the remaining 3/4 cups sugar, 1/3 cup butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and the water. Cook over medium heat, until fully melted and combined, but do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508.3 calories, Carbohydrate 71.1 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 6.2 g, SaturatedFat 13.6 g, Sodium 467.4 mg, Sugar 47.1 g

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help the cake batter to mix more smoothly and evenly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Be careful not to overmix the batter: Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help to ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This classic butter bundt cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for any occasion. With its moist, tender crumb and rich, buttery flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you serve it plain, with a simple glaze, or with a decadent frosting, this cake is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this butter bundt cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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