How to Make Rum Cake II - A Step-by-Step Guide

Rum cake is a beloved dessert that brings a taste of the Caribbean to any table. Made with rich, moist cake infused with the warmth of rum, this indulgent treat is perfect for special occasions or as a comforting sweet treat any time. This recipe for Rum Cake II takes the classic rum cake and elevates it with a delicious, buttery glaze that adds an extra layer of decadence.

The key to a good rum cake is to use a high-quality rum that adds depth and flavor to the cake. In this recipe, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon rum flavored extract
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup rum

Information

  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 - 9 or 10 inch tube pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour one 9 or 10 inch tube pan.
  • Cream 1 cup of the butter and 2 cups of the white sugar together. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each one.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together and add alternately with the buttermilk to the egg mixture. Stir in the vanilla and rum extracts. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Remove cake from oven and pour all of the Rum Butter glaze over cake while still warm. Leave cake in pan for 2 hours before removing to serving dish.
  • To Make Butter Rum Glaze: Melt the remaining 1 cup of the butter and 1 cup of white sugar over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Use immediately to glaze cake.
  • Nutrition

    543 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 124mg
    • Sodium: 288mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 44g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 84mg