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Easy Old-Fashioned Butter Pound Bundt Cake Recipe

Kathleen

by Kathleen Pope Apr 22, 2025

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Pin for old fashioned butter pound cake recipe with image of slice of cake with bourbon vanilla glaze and bottom image of whole Kentucky Butter Cake.
Kentucky Butter Cake pin on platter with simple vanilla sauce glaze.

Ready for the oven in 15 minutes, this Kentucky Butter Cake recipe is so simple and so good! A buttery pound cake soaked in a rich vanilla butter glaze that seeps into the crumb, leaving the cake super moist with a sugary crunch.

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ Shannon raved: “This recipe is AMAZING!! Made for a work party & good thing I made 2, everyone loved it. I didn’t have buttermilk so I had to make sour milk & it still turned out great. Going to make for Easter/My Birthday and use it for strawberry shortcake with homemade whipped cream. If you are looking for something different from chocolate cake this is the perfect recipe.”

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This is not a dessert, it’s an experience. As someone who’s been making this cake for years I can tell you it’s the kind of cake that makes people stop mid bite and ask “what’s in this?” The answer is a butter glaze that seeps into the cake while it’s still warm and creates a moist crumb and a sweet crust. The flavors are big but balanced, it’s a showstopper for parties and a comfort for anytime.

I’ve fine tuned this recipe to make it as easy and foolproof as possible. I’ve taken it to baby showers, served it at countless dinner parties and given it to friends and neighbors—it’s that kind of cake. With minimal ingredients and a simple method this Kentucky Butter Cake proves you don’t need to overcomplicate things to get amazing results.

If you’re thinking “it’s just a pound cake” think again! The beauty of a Kentucky Butter Cake is in it’s simplicity and technique. It’s a butter pound cake but with one game changing addition—the glaze. Poured over the cake (the original poke cake perhaps?) as soon as it comes out of the oven it soaks into the layers and turns a classic dessert into something truly special. Trust me once you make this it will become a staple in your recipe box.

I’ve been making this cake for over 10 years, fine tuning and testing to make it as foolproof as possible. I love that it uses ingredients you probably already have in your pantry but it feels special enough for any occasion. And let’s not forget the reviews—this cake gets rave reviews from friends, family and readers. It’s buttery and soft, it never fails.

What is Kentucky Butter Cake?

Only the best cake you will ever make, perfect for special occasions and this easy recipe is easily made a head of time. Originally a traditional pound cake recipe has a pound of butter, a pound of flour, sugar, and eggs. But this is delicious version reduces the eggs slightly making it a little bit less dense than a classic recipe pound cake.

Why Is It Called Kentucky Butter Cake

There’s some mystery around the origins of Kentucky Butter Cake. Supposedly it won the Pillsbury Bake-Off in the 1960s but like many stories, the truth varies depending on where you look. Some say yes, others say no—but does it really matter? What’s for sure is this cake has stood the test of time as a favorite. What makes it extra “Kentucky,” you ask? Bourbon! Many bakers add a splash of bourbon to the batter, the glaze or both, giving the cake a Southern flair. It’s a recipe that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Why you’ll love this Butter Pound Cake Recipe

  • Super Easy | Literally jump pour the ingredients in the stand mixer bowl and go, 15 minute prep!
  • Make Ahead | Bundt cakes and especially butter pound cakes are even better when they are allowed to sit and hang out for a day
  • Plain or Dressed up, it is the perfect pound cake
Old fashioned butter pound cake on platter with flower and serving utensil.

Butter Pound Cake Recipe Ingredients

For the full list of ingredients and directions, print the recipe card at the end of this post.

  • Butter | at room temperature. Use real butter, it’s not Kentucky Butter cake or Butter pound cake for nothing! Remember if it’s soft coming out of the fridge it’s not real butter. I used unsalted butter, if using salted butter, decrease the salt by ¼ teaspoon.
  • Sugar | I use all-natural cane sugar, but regular white sugar may be used
  • Eggs | You want all of your ingredients to be room temperature!
  • Vanilla Extract | you will use a tablespoon worth, so be sure you have enough! Sometimes I use my homemade Bourbon Vanilla Extract! YUM!
  • All-purpose Flour | I use organic, unbleached AP flour in my baking, no need for cake flour here, told you it isn’t fussy!
  • Salt, Baking Powder, Baking Soda | The trifecta for a perfect rise, with the right amount of density
  • Buttermilk | Buttermilk adds wonderful moisture, tang and flavor, you can make your own if you don’t have any.

DIY Buttermilk

It is easy to make your own buttermilk, just add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1 cup. Stir, then let stand for 5 minutes. It is best to let this sit out until it’s room temperature, this will give the cake a much smoother texture in the long run.

Beautiful kentucky butter cake on a platter with edible flowers on top.

The Secret to prepping your pan for Butter Pound Cake

Start by buttering a 10 cup bundt pan (a 12 cup pan will work too), really, really well! I take a soft stick of butter, hold it by the wrapper and smoosh away, then using a pastry brush, make sure you get into all of the ridges.

Then toss a couple tablespoons of flour into the buttered bundt cake pan, I like to do this over a trash can or sink, slowly turn the pan and pat the sides to allow the flour to coat all sides. This is a great video showing you how.

Buttering with pastry brush a bundt pan.
Butter bundt pan well.
Bundt pan dusted with flour for kentucky butter cake.
Floured & Buttered

OR, use a REALLY good baking spray that already contains flour, like this Bak-Klene, a favorite of mine, along with this Gluten-Free version from La Tourangelle Baking Spray. Not all baking sprays work for this cake, so proceed with caution and if in doubt, use the butter and flour method.

How to make Kentucky Butter Pound Cake

  1. Preheat the oven to 325F (350F for High Altitude) and make sure you have prepped your bundt pan or tube pan very well! See above about getting your cake to release.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, place all ingredients in order listed. You may also use an electric mixer (hand mixer) with a large batter bowl.
Adding sugar to butter in stand mixer for butter cake.
Add butter, then sugar
Adding room temp eggs to pound cake batter.
Then eggs
Adding vanilla to kentucky butter cake.
Pour in vanilla extract
Adding flour to kentucky butter cake batter.
then add the flour

3. Pour in buttermilk* mixing on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase speed to medium speed and mix for 3-4 minutes. For best results beat on the longer side, especially if you used all-natural cane sugar.

Add salt, baking soda and baking powder.
Add salt, baking powder, baking soda
Pour in buttermilk to kentucky butter cake batter.
then pour in buttermilk

4. Pour the cake batter into prepared  bundt pan  and smooth batter to even out. Place the bundt pan with batter on a cutting board or hot pad and give it a few gentle taps to settle the batter.
5. Bake for 65-75 minutes until toothpick or skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Remove from oven onto wire rack.

Pour pound cake butter batter into prepared bundt pan.
Pour into prepared pan
Smooth cake batter and tap to settle into bundt pan.
Tap pan and smooth batter.

For the Vanilla Butter Glaze

  1. Add all ingredients into small pan over medium-low heat and stir until the butter is melted and dissolved. Do not boil.
Warm butter cake with vanilla glaze in pot.

2. Poke holes all over the warm cake, using a skewer or a knife, then pour the glaze over the warm cake and allow to cool completely in the pan (this will form the sweet crust on the cake). When cake is completely cooled, invert pan onto serving plate, dust with powdered sugar.

Using a thick knife or chopstick, poke holes in warm cake.
Poke holes all over cake.
Pouring vanilla sauce over the warm cake.
Pour glaze over warm cake
Poke more holes if glaze is pooling.
Pok additional holes if pooling.

Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe Tips

  • If your bundt cake sticks | simply warm cake in pan in a preheated 325° oven for 5 minutes, invert immediately onto a plate and allow to cool completely. You might need to release the sides of the cake, carefully using a butter knife prior to heating and then releasing.
  • Room Temperature | All of your ingredients should be at room temperature, this will ensure the best, tender crumb and moist cake.
  • Make sure you have greased and floured your pan really, really well, getting into all the nooks and crannies!
  • Do not overmix the cake batter!
  • No Peeking | Let the cake do its thing for at least 50 minutes before you start opening the oven to check on it.
  • Do not over bake the old-fashioned pound cake! This is the main reason for dry cakes!
  • Poke holes using a thick butter knife, skewer that is rounded or even better, use a chopstick!

This easy pound cake recipe, is a decadent cake and will not disappoint! Give it a try this Christmas, Easter, Derby Day, Mother’s Day or bring to your next potluck.

High Altitude Adjustments

I did not alter the ingredients at all for high altitude, if you are above 7,000 feet, you may want to reduce your baking soda and baking powder by ¼ teaspoon.

Otherwise make as directed, but do BAKE AT A HIGHER TEMPERATURE, preheat and bake at 350 degrees, unless you are using a dark coated pan.

Kentucky Butter cake old fashioned butter pound cake with bourbon vanilla sauce on top.

Variations of this Butter Cake Recipe from scratch

  • I love a basic cake that with a few slight changes you can make into just about any flavor! Think of the Kentucky Butter cake as a blank canvas!
  • Replace the vanilla with lemon extract, almond flavoring (add a little at a time, as almond flavoring can be strong), peppermint, chocolate flavor, and even rum extract.
  • Serve topped with your favorite chocolate sauce, or go one better with this hot fudge sauce.
  • Or take it to another level with strawberry syrup or cook up a simple strawberry sauce (or raspberries) and serve with fresh berries, kind of like a strawberry shortcake.

Butter Pound Cake FAQs Asked Questions

Do I need oil and butter to make a homemade pound cake?

Actually for a real pound cake, you would only use real butter, no oil.

Can I make Gluten-Free Kentucky Butter Cake

While I have never tried it personally, I have made other bundt cakes gluten-free and they worked great, my favorite cake flours to use for gluten-free are Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 or King Arthur Cup for Cup, if you try it let me know how it turns out.

Can I bake Old Fashioned Pound Cake ahead of time?

Yes! In fact, I encourage you to do just that, a day or two makes the cake even more moist and delicious than the first day.

Dust the Kentucky Butter Cake with powdered sugar if desired.

How to Store Kentucky Butter Pound Cake

Store your Kentucky Butter Cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, I love these bundt carriers. For longer storage refrigerate for up to a week.

Make Ahead Tips: Cool the bundt cake after baking, then flash freeze on a parchment lined baking tray for 1-2 hours. Wrap well in plastic wrap, twice (you don’t want freezer burn), then again in foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Or slice and freeze individual portions by wrapping tightly in plastic wrap and foil. Thaw when needed and enjoy that buttery, sugary crunch like it was fresh from the oven.

Old fashioned butter pound cake recipe on platter.

Don’t forget your Mint Juleps and the Caramel Bourbon Sauce! And may the best horse (and jockey) win! Wanna take this totally over the top, try making the cake and sauce with my Bourbon Vanilla Extract.

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Old Fashioned Butter Pound Cake on platter with flowers.

Kentucky Butter Cake Recipe from Scratch

5 from 26 readers
Author: Kathleen Pope
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 12 -16 slices
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This Kentucky Butter Cake is simply delicious and ridiculously easy! You can’t mess it up! Rich buttery pound cake drenched in a vanilla sauce and if desired, served with Vanilla Bourbon Caramel sauce.

Equipment

  • KitchenAid  5-Qt. Artisan Design Series with Glass Bowl – Sea Glass
  • Nordic Ware Platinum Collection Anniversary Bundt Pan

Ingredients 
US Customary – Metric

CAKE

  • 1 cup butter room temp, cubed
  • 2 cups sugar I use all-natural cane sugar, regular white may be used
  • 4 large eggs room temp
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract not teaspoon
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour I use unbleached
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ยฝ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk*

VANILLA BUTTER GLAZE

  • โ…“ cup butter
  • ยพ cup sugar unbleached cane sugar (granulated may be substituted)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Prepare your 10-12 cup bundt pan by slathering with butter, using a pastry brush if needed to get up and down the sides and the center tube siding. Dust the bundt pan with a few tablespoons of flour, knocking out any excess. Set aside.
  • Preheat your oven to 325° F, see Notes for high altitude adjustments.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer (or hand mixer works too) place ingredients in order listed. Mix on low for 30 seconds to combine ingredients, slowly increasing speed to medium for 3-4 minutes. Mix a bit longer if you’ve used natural cane sugar as it’s more granular. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 65-75 minutes until cake tester comes out clean.
  • The cake should be a beautiful golden color and have some small cracks on top. Remove from oven and set on cooling rack.

Butter Glaze

  • In a small saucepan, place all glaze ingredients and stir consistently over medium-low heat. Stir until butter and sugar is dissolved, if using natural cane sugar, reduce your heat slightly and stir, cooking a bit longer. Do not boil. Remove from stovetop once the glaze has thickened slightly and set aside.
  • Using a butterknife or chopstick, poke holes all over cake, trying to go all of the way to the bottom of the cake, this will allow that glaze to seep through the entire cake. Pour warm glaze evenly over the warm cake, I like to pour a little extra at the edges and center, so those get extra crunchy with the glaze as it cools. Allow cake to cool completely in pan.
  • Once cooled, invert pan onto serving plate. It might help to carefully insert a butter knife along the edges and sides of cake if it's sticking a bit. If that doesn't do the trick, place cake in preheated 325°F oven for 5 minutes, remove and invert immediately. Allow to cool before dusting with sugar. Dust cooled cake with powdered sugar.
  • If desired, serve cake with warmed Bourbon Vanilla Sauce. Cake is fresh for up to 3 days, a week in the fridge or up to a couple months if frozen.
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Notes

No Buttermilk? No problem, add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to a cup of milk, stir and let stand 5 minutes.
Forget to bring your eggs to room temp? Simply immerse eggs in bowl of warm water for 10 minutes while you prep the rest of your ingredients.
High Altitude Adjustments
I did not alter the ingredients at all for high altitude, if you are above 7,000 feet, you may want to reduce your baking soda and baking powder by ¼ teaspoon.
Otherwise make as directed, but do BAKE AT A HIGHER TEMPERATURE, preheat and bake at 350 degrees, unless you are using a dark coated pan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 483mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 753IU | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Elizabeth

    Sun, May 4, 2025 at 1:09 pm

    5 stars
    Love this recipe

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, May 4, 2025 at 6:07 pm

      Thank you!! We do too!

      Reply
  2. Shannon

    Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 9:48 am

    5 stars
    This recipe is AMAZING!! Made for a work party & good thing I made 2, everyone loved it. I didnโ€™t have buttermilk so I had to make sour milk & it still turned out great. Going to make for Easter/My Birthday and use it for strawberry shortcake with homemade whipped cream. If you are looking for something different from chocolate cake this is the perfect recipe.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, Mar 31, 2024 at 1:42 pm

      Thank you so much dear, Shannon for your kind comment! Perfect to make your own buttermilk (sour milk), so glad it was such a hit! Happy Easter and birthday!

      Reply
  3. Jacqueline Meldrum

    Sun, May 29, 2022 at 12:36 pm

    5 stars
    Such a pretty cake. I’d love to have a slice right now.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 12:16 pm

      Wish I could push one through!

      Reply
  4. Tara

    Sun, May 29, 2022 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow! This pound cake looks absolutely incredible! I especially love that buttery vanilla glaze over the top. Yum!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 12:17 pm

      Right? It is the best!

      Reply
  5. Eliza

    Sun, May 29, 2022 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    What a fantastic cake recipe. Love the combination of flavors (especially the buttermilk), and I could drink the vanilla butter glaze straight from the saucepan! Another winner from The Fresh Cooky!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      You are the best Eliza! Thank you for your kind words!

      Reply
  6. Suja MD

    Sun, May 29, 2022 at 10:51 am

    5 stars
    I just love this and its was a big hit with everyone. And this was such a pleasing experience!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      So glad to hear! Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Anita

    Sun, May 29, 2022 at 10:14 am

    5 stars
    This is a classic cake, and I love it so much. Since it’s baked in a bundt pan, the cake always look pretty, and the glazing is really an extra. Sometimes I skip the glaze and the cake is still very delicious without it.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, Jun 1, 2022 at 12:18 pm

      It really does look so pretty and is so easy!

      Reply
  8. Emily

    Wed, May 25, 2022 at 10:50 am

    5 stars
    This cake is so delicious and easy to make! Much better than any store-bought cake! The buttery vanilla glaze is incredible. Thank you for sharing the recipe!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, May 25, 2022 at 1:42 pm

      Love hearing that Emily, thank you so much for your kind words!

      Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, May 25, 2022 at 1:55 pm

      I agree!

      Reply
  9. Andrea

    Wed, May 25, 2022 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    THis recipe turned out perfect! I loved the buttery taste of this cake and the vanilla butter glaze topped it off!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, May 25, 2022 at 1:43 pm

      That is so great to hear!

      Reply
  10. Kerri

    Wed, May 25, 2022 at 9:45 am

    5 stars
    My mom used to make a bundt cake just like this! That sticky sweet glaze definitely reminds me of my childhood!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, May 25, 2022 at 1:44 pm

      Just like mom made!

      Reply
  11. Suja md

    Wed, May 25, 2022 at 9:41 am

    5 stars
    Better than store-bought and so much more wholesome! Loving these!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, May 25, 2022 at 1:44 pm

      So much better than store bought!

      Reply
  12. Michelle

    Wed, May 25, 2022 at 9:34 am

    5 stars
    Gave this recipe a try on the weekend and it didn’t disappoint! Thank you!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, May 25, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      Love hearing that Michelle, thanks for taking the time to write a kind comment.

      Reply
  13. Susannah

    Tue, May 17, 2022 at 2:05 pm

    5 stars
    I really loved this cake! So soft and perfect.

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Wed, May 18, 2022 at 11:04 am

      Thanks!!

      Reply
  14. Jules

    Mon, May 16, 2022 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    What a beautiful cake! I couldn’t wait to try it and it looked like a work of art and tasted bakery delicious!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Tue, May 17, 2022 at 12:33 pm

      Thanks so much Jules! So glad you loved it!

      Reply
  15. Natalie

    Thu, May 12, 2022 at 4:46 am

    5 stars
    Just what I needed for my last-minute guests. Simple and delicious, I cant thank you enough!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, May 15, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      Perfect!!

      Reply
  16. Helen

    Thu, May 12, 2022 at 3:49 am

    5 stars
    Sounds amazing – that glaze just takes it over the edge!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, May 15, 2022 at 6:53 pm

      It really does! Thank you!

      Reply
  17. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

    Thu, May 12, 2022 at 1:25 am

    5 stars
    I’ve not made a bundt cake before so I can’t wait ti try this recipe. The glaze is gorgeous!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, May 15, 2022 at 6:56 pm

      You are going to love it!

      Reply
  18. Ieva

    Wed, May 11, 2022 at 11:48 pm

    5 stars
    What a wonderful cake! Such good texture and so easy to make! The leftovers tastes great the next day too! Thanks for the recipe! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, May 15, 2022 at 6:58 pm

      Almost better the next day isn’t it!!

      Reply
  19. Farah Maizar

    Wed, May 11, 2022 at 11:37 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so decadent and easy to make! Can’t wait to make this my weekend baking project, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen Pope

      Sun, May 15, 2022 at 7:00 pm

      I hope you loved it!

      Reply
  20. Farah Maizar

    Wed, May 11, 2022 at 11:36 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so decadent and delicious! Can’t wait to make this my weekend baking project, thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  21. Nikki

    Fri, Sep 4, 2020 at 2:50 pm

    5 stars
    This cake is rich butter and all around amazing! That sauce on top is the key! So yum!

    Reply
  22. Jennifer Stewart

    Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 1:58 pm

    With Brooks being from Kentucky, I have had my fair share of butter cakes before but this one has been the best by far! I am making a few more and freezing them for Christmas gifts for my neighbors!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen

      Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 4:12 pm

      That is quite a compliment! Thank you Jennifer!!

      Reply
  23. Jennifer Stewart

    Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    5 stars

    Reply
  24. MICHAELA KENKEL

    Sun, Aug 30, 2020 at 8:38 pm

    I took this to a family potluck this weekend and everyone wanted the recipe! Just delicious!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen

      Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      Love to hear that! Thanks!

      Reply
  25. Michaela Kenkel

    Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 2:37 am

    5 stars

    Reply
  26. Michelle

    Sun, Aug 30, 2020 at 6:51 pm

    What a wonderful cake…I absolutely love the sauce!

    Reply
    • KathleenKathleen

      Tue, Sep 1, 2020 at 4:14 pm

      Thanks Michelle! Yup, been guilty of licking my plate to get all of that sauce! HA!

      Reply
  27. Michelle Nahom

    Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 12:49 am

    5 stars
    What a delicious cake! And that sauce…soooo good!

    Reply
  28. Michele

    Sun, Aug 30, 2020 at 8:55 pm

    5 stars
    The tip for warming the pan for a bit so it doesn’t stick just saved me! It came out just perfect after doing that— now it looks as pretty as it tasted!

    Reply
  29. Deb Clark

    Sun, Aug 30, 2020 at 1:55 am

    5 stars
    I’ve had butter cake, but your recipe with the sauce? Completely over-the-top and delicious!!

    Reply

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