Rum Cake
Rum cake is a scrumptious dessert that elevates any occasion into a celebration. With a moist, fluffy texture infused with rich dark rum, sweet vanilla, and a hint of citrus, this cake promises to please your palate and impress your guests. Perfect for holidays or casual gatherings, its stunning appearance and delightful flavor make it an irresistible treat. Enjoy every bite of this easy-to-make classic!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
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
- 1/2 cup dark rum (plus additional for glaze)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for the glaze)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup dark rum (for the glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in dark rum and vanilla.
- Gently combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by dissolving sugar in water over medium heat; stir in dark rum once removed from heat.
- Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg