Italian Rum Cake Recipe

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Cake

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   Mix Wet Ingredients

   In another bowl, cream the softened butter. Add the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and rum, and mix until well combined.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry mixture, mixing until just combined.

5. 5

   Bake the Cake

   Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Cool the Cakes

   Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. 7

   Prepare the Rum Syrup

   In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1/2 cup of rum. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.

8. 8

   Assemble the Cake

   Once the cakes are completely cool, poke holes in the tops with a fork and drizzle the rum syrup evenly over both layers.

9. 9

   Serve

   Slice the cake and serve. Enjoy your Italian Rum Cake!