In a parfait, you can enjoy the delicious flavors of Kentucky Butter Cake. A divine dessert is made up of layers of crumbled buttery cake, whipped cream, and raspberry compote.
Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 2 cups granulated sugar. 4 large eggs. 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. 3 cups all-purpose flour. 1 tablespoon baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 cup whole milk. For the Butter Glaze:. 1/2 cup unsalted butter. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 tablespoons water. 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. For the Parfait Layers:. Whipped cream. Raspberry compote. Crumbled Kentucky Butter Cake.
Instructions: Preheat the oven to 325F 163C. Grease and flour a bundt cake pan. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. While the cake is baking, prepare the butter glaze. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, water, and vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Once the cake is out of the oven, poke holes in the warm cake using a skewer or fork. Pour the butter glaze evenly over the cake. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing. Once the cake is cooled, crumble it into bite-sized pieces. In serving glasses, layer crumbled Kentucky Butter Cake with whipped cream and raspberry compote. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a dollop of whipped cream on top. Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy the rich and buttery goodness of Kentucky Butter Cake in parfait form!