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Rum Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking

Description

Indulge in the rich and moist Rum Cake with a decadent glaze that adds a boozy kick to each bite. Perfect for special occasions or as a delightful dessert treat.


Ingredients

Units Scale

  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup rum
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rum
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with the rack in the center.
  2. Combine Wet Ingredients: Whisk milk, sour cream, and rum together.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: Whip butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add eggs and yolks.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Alternate Ingredients: Add dry and wet ingredients alternately to the batter.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into a prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes.
  7. Glaze: Make the glaze on the stovetop and pour over the baked cake.
  8. Finish Cake: Allow the cake to cool, invert, poke holes, and pour remaining glaze.
  9. Serve: Serve warm or cold, storing leftovers in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • Make ahead and freezing instructions provided for convenience.