Jul 09 2026

Rum Cake Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves10

Moist cake infused with rum.

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Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

Rum Glaze Ingredients

Method

Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan to prevent the cake from sticking.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Rum

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the dark rum and vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Cool the Cake

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Rum Glaze Preparation

  1. 8

    Combine Glaze Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

  2. 9

    Add Rum

    Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the dark rum.

  3. 10

    Glaze the Cake

    While the cake is still warm, drizzle the rum glaze over the top of the cake, allowing it to soak in.

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