Hot Buttermilk Glaze
The baking soda added to the buttermilk in this recipe begins what looks like a science experiment. As the glaze heats up, it foams, but don't worry — no explosions! The soda thickens the glaze, and the buttermilk and sugar provide flavor. This is just the sort of glaze needed for a dense, spicy cake.
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon pure {vanilla extract}
1/2 cup buttermilk
6 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon pure {vanilla extract}
Directions
Place the sugar, buttermilk, butter, corn syrup, baking soda, and vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. The glaze will foam up and thicken as the sugar dissolves and the butter melts, 3 to 4 minutes.
Poke holes in the cooled cake of your choice and pour the hot glaze over it.
Poke holes in the cooled cake of your choice and pour the hot glaze over it.
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Preparation Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 3-4 min
Servings: Makes 2 cups
Recipe By: Anne Byrn
From: The Cake Mix Doctor
Used with permission of Workman Publishing Company
Chef Suggestions
Pair this glaze with fruit-based cakes or spice cakes.
This recipe makes enough glaze for the top of a 12x9-inch cake.
This recipe makes enough glaze for the top of a 12x9-inch cake.