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Homemade Rum Cake with glossy rum glaze

Irresistible Rum Cake Recipe: A Decadent Homemade Delight


  • Author: James
  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

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

Scale

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