Can I freeze Kentucky Butter Cake?
Yes! Allow the cake to cool completely before tightly wrapping in plastic wrap, either sliced or unsliced.
For added protection, wrap in aluminum foil or place in an airtight freezer-safe container.
The cake will remain fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Once ready to eat, allow the cake to thaw in the fridge overnight and warm slices in the microwave if desired.
What can I serve with Kentucky Butter Cake?
The wonderful thing about KY Butter Cake is the fact it’s a delicious cake all on its own.
But if you’re feeling extra, feel free to jazz it up with these yummy topping ideas:
- Fresh fruit and whipped cream
- Fruit syrup or sauce
- Chocolate or caramel sauce
- A scoop of ice cream

How to Make Kentucky Butter Cake from a Box Cake Mix
Below I’ve included a helpful step-by-step guide on how to make Kentucky Butter Cake as well as recommended kitchen tools.
RECOMMENDED KITCHEN TOOLS:
Step 1: Prepare Your Cake Batter
In a large mixing bowl combine cake mix, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, and mix together with an electric hand mixer until smooth.

Step 2: Bake The Cake
Pour evenly into the prepared Bundt cake pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 35-45 minutes or until the cake is a light golden brown.

Step 3: Prepare Butter Glaze
When the cake has 10 minutes baking time remaining, prepare your glaze.
How to Make Kentucky Butter Cake Glaze:
Add unsalted butter, granulated sugar, water, and vanilla extract to a saucepan.
Stir ingredients until evenly combined and cook over medium/low heat until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved.
Do not boil and remove from heat once melted/combined.

Step 4: Pour Glaze on Cake and Let Cool
Once the cake has fully baked, remove from the oven and immediately poke holes all over the cake with a skewer or fork.
Immediately pour 3/4 of the glaze on top of the cake and use a spatula to spread evenly into all the crevices.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes before inverting on a plate.

Step 5: Brush Glaze on Top, Slice, and Serve
After inverting the cake, use a pastry brush or spoon, and add remaining glaze on top.
Next cut the cake into 12-16 slices, serve, and enjoy!

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Easy Kentucky Butter Cake with Cake Mix
You’ll love this Easy Kentucky Butter Cake featuring a vanilla bundt cake and sweet butter glaze. It’s delicious, moist, and made simple with a boxed cake mix.
- Author: Kindly Unspoken
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-45 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minute
- Yield: 12-16 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Cake
- 1 box vanilla or yellow cake mix (15.25 ounces)
- 1/2 cup oil (I used light olive oil)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute 1/4 cup sour cream + 3/4 cup milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Butter Glaze
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- First preheat oven to 350 degrees F and generously spray a Bundt cake pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl combine cake mix, oil, eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract, and mix together with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
- Pour evenly into the prepared Bundt cake pan and bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes or until the cake is a light golden brown.
- When the cake has 10 minutes baking time remaining, prepare your glaze.
- Add unsalted butter, granulated sugar, water, and vanilla extract to a saucepan.
- Stir ingredients until evenly combined and cook over medium/low heat until the butter is melted and the sugar has dissolved. Do not boil and remove from heat once melted/combined.
- Once the cake has fully baked, remove from the oven and immediately poke holes all over the cake with a skewer or fork.
- Immediately pour 3/4 of the glaze on top of the cake and use a spatula to spread evenly into all the crevices.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes before inverting on a plate.
- Use a pastry brush or spoon and add remaining glaze on top of the cake.
- Cut the cake into 12-16 slices, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Storage Instructions
Store leftover cake at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
I don’t recommend storing in the fridge, as this can cause it to dry out more quickly.
How to Freeze
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Thanks for stopping by! – Cara
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