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Moist Rum Cake Recipe

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This homemade rum cake is rich, moist, and packed with balanced dark rum flavor. It’s the perfect indulgent dessert for holidays or any celebration.

Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 3⅔ cups cake flour (440g)
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (170g)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil (60ml)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 egg yolks, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup dark rum (180ml)
  • ½ cup whole milk (120ml)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (85g)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Pinch of salt
  • ¼ cup dark rum (60ml)

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan or tube pan to prevent sticking.
  • In a bowl, sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes using an electric mixer.
  • Beat in the vegetable oil, eggs, and egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and dark rum until combined.
  • Alternately add the flour mixture and whole milk to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined to keep the cake tender.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake bakes, melt the unsalted butter with sugar, water, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes to form a syrup, then remove from heat and stir in the remaining ¼ cup dark rum.
  • Remove the cake from the oven and cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Poke small holes all over the cake and slowly pour the warm syrup evenly over it to soak.
  • Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, invert onto a serving plate. Slice and serve.

Notes

Notes

  • This homemade rum cake is incredibly easy to make from scratch, combining simple ingredients to deliver impressive flavor.
  • The cake is tender and moist with a well-balanced rum flavor, perfect for holiday parties or special occasions.
  • Use dark rum for a richer, deeper flavor; however, spiced rum can be substituted for a different twist.
  • Ensure eggs and other refrigerated ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing and texture.
  • Allow the syrup to soak in fully for maximum moisture and flavor.

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Keywords: rum cake, holiday dessert, bundt cake, dark rum, easy cake recipe

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