Description
A rich and moist butter rum cake enveloped in a glossy rum glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup dark rum
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your Bundt pan by greasing it and dusting it with flour.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, blend the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, taking about 3–4 minutes.
- Incorporate the Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Add Rum and Vanilla: Stir in the dark rum and vanilla extract, allowing their rich aromas to fill your kitchen.
- Whisk the Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, ensuring they are well mixed.
- Combine the Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk until just combined. Take care not to overmix—this ensures a light, fluffy texture.
- Fold in Walnuts: If you’re using walnuts, gently fold them into the batter for an added crunch and flavor.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a lighter flavor, you can use white rum instead. Pair with fresh berries or a dollop of whipped cream for extra delight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, butter rum cake, dessert, holiday cake, baking