Description
Golden Rum Cake is a luscious dessert that embodies the essence of indulgence. Infused with rich dark rum and draped in a glossy glaze, this cake offers a perfect blend of moistness and flavor that captivates every palate. Ideal for celebrations or as a sweet treat any day, each slice transports you to a tropical paradise. With straightforward preparation, you can impress family and friends with this stunning cake that’s destined to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup dark rum
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the dark rum.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined—do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While cooling slightly, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar with rum until smooth.
- Poke holes in the cake and drizzle with glaze before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg