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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Rum Glaze Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 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
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- 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
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
Combine Mixtures
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- 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
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
- 8
Combine Glaze Ingredients
In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 9
- 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.