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Rum Cake Recipe (A Delicious Dessert Delight)

Homemade Rum Cake Recipe

This homemade rum cake is delightfully moist, exceptionally buttery, and infused with rum. Top with a boozy butter rum glaze and serve warm or cold. Before you begin, review the recipe notes.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Resting Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Calories: 567kcal
Author: Anne Carter
Servings: 12

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cake Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
  • 2� tsp baking powder
  • 1� tsp teaspoons salt
  • 1� cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup full fat sour cream, at room temperature*
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup rum or spiced rum*
  • 1/2 cup milk, at room temperature

Butter Rum Icing

  • 3 tsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp rum or spiced rum*
  • 1/4 pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup confectioners� sugar
  • small pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350�F (177�C) and grease a 10-inch Bundt pan. Sprinkle pecans into the pan.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a big bowl. Then, use a mixer to blend butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and orange zest until creamy. Add eggs, sour cream, and vanilla. Beat until mixed.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ones while mixing on low. Slowly add rum and milk. Beat until everything's mixed well. The batter will be thick.
  • Pour/spoon the batter over the pecans in the pan.
  • Bake for 55-70 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. It might take a bit longer since it's a hefty cake.
  • Let it cool in the pan for 45 minutes to 2 hours. Then, flip it onto a rack or dish.
  • Make the glaze by melting butter and rum in a pan. Add vanilla, salt, and confectioners� sugar. Drizzle the warm glaze over the cake.
  • Store leftovers tightly covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the fridge for up to 1 week. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 51g | Sugar: 657g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1.2mg
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