Description
Rum cake is a festive delight that brings warmth and joy to any occasion. With its moist texture and rich rum flavor, this dessert transforms ordinary moments into special celebrations. The sweet aroma fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around for a slice of happiness. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or simply enjoying with coffee, this effortless recipe will impress both novice and experienced bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup dark rum
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted) (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy (4-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in dark rum.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before inverting onto a serving plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg