Description
A luscious Butter Rum Cake with a golden-brown crust and moist, tender crumb that makes an unforgettable centerpiece for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your bundt pan liberally.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Add the dark rum and vanilla extract, stirring until well blended.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This cake can be made a day in advance; the flavors deepen over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: butter rum cake, dessert, baking, bundt cake, sweet treat