How to Make Rum and Raisin Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to baking, there are few flavors that can match the rich and decadent combination of rum and raisin. This classic pairing has been a favorite in desserts for centuries, and one of the best ways to enjoy it is in a delicious rum and raisin cake. The moist, boozy cake is packed with plump, juicy raisins and topped with a sweet, rum-infused glaze, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup boiling water
  • ¼ cup rum
  • ⅔ cup chopped raisins
  • ¾ cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅔ cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 9- or 10-inch cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9- or 10-inch tube pan.
  • Pour boiling water into a small bowl. Add rum and raisins; set aside.
  • Pour melted butter into a large mixing bowl. Beat in egg. Stir in raisin mixture.
  • Sift sugar, flour, baking soda, and cocoa together in a separate bowl. Stir into raisin mixture. Add chopped pecans and stir until just combined. If batter is too thick add a little more water. Pour batter into the prepared tube pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a serving dish.
  • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 167mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 17mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 135mg