Description
Rum cake is the ultimate indulgence that turns any occasion into a celebration. With its moist texture and rich flavor, infused with quality dark rum, this delectable dessert will have your taste buds singing. Perfect for holidays or an everyday treat, it envelops your kitchen with a warm aroma and invites friends and family to gather around. Experience the magic of this delightful cake that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- For glaze: 1/2 cup granulated sugar + 1/4 cup dark rum
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Pour in dark rum.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the glaze by dissolving sugar in remaining rum over low heat.
- Cool cake in pan for 10 minutes before flipping onto a wire rack; brush with glaze while warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg