Description
Indulge in the rich, moist, and decadent flavors of this homemade Rum Cake. Infused with golden rum and topped with a luscious, glossy glaze, every bite melts in your mouth. Perfect for celebrations, holiday gatherings, or a special treat any day, this Rum Cake combines traditional comfort with a touch of elegance. Easy to follow and made with simple ingredients, it promises a show-stopping dessert that will impress family and friends. Enjoy warm with a scoop of ice cream or let it rest for the glaze to soak in for maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Cake:
1/4 cup milk (62g), room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream (76g), room temperature (light or regular)
1/3 cup rum (79g), Bacardi Gold or Dark Myer’s rum
1 cup butter (227g), room temperature
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (350g)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
2 1/4 cups cake flour (270g)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Glaze:
1/2 cup butter (113g)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
1/2 cup brown sugar (110g)
1/4 cup rum (59g)
1/4 cup heavy cream (57g)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (180°C) and position the rack in the center.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In a liquid measure, whisk together the milk, sour cream, and rum. Let it come to room temperature.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl or stand mixer, whip the butter on medium speed for 1 minute. Add granulated sugar and beat for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract. Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, mixing briefly after each addition. Scrape the sides of the bowl.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Alternate Ingredients: Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. Add half of the milk/sour cream/rum mixture and mix lightly. Repeat, alternating remaining dry and wet ingredients, finishing with the last 1/3 of the dry ingredients. Scrape down the sides to ensure even mixing.
Bake Cake: Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly. Pour batter evenly into the pan. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
Prepare Glaze: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, rum, heavy cream, and vanilla. Stir until smooth, bring to a boil, and boil for 2 minutes while stirring.
Finish Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Gently invert onto a plate, then return it to the pan. Poke holes all over the cake and pour most of the glaze over it, reserving a little for topping. Allow it to soak in.
Serve: Spoon remaining glaze on top before serving. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: Homemade rum cake can be made and kept in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy warm (reheat slices in the microwave) or cold. Freezing Instructions: For best results freeze the baked rum cake without the glaze. Wrap in plastic wrap then aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw cake completely, then make glaze, poke holes in cake and add glaze. Allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Caribbean-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: ~420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: rum cake, homemade rum cake, holiday dessert, bundt cake, rum glaze