Ingredients and Weight:
- Cake Flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Baking Powder: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Unsalted Butter, softened: 1 cup (225g)
- Granulated Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
- Large Eggs: 3
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
- Rum Extract: 1/2 tablespoon (7.5ml)
- Dark Rum, divided: 1 cup (240ml)
- Brown Sugar, packed: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon (2g)
- Nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Allspice: 1/8 teaspoon (0.5g)
- Ground Cloves: 1/8 teaspoon (0.5g)
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
60-75 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the vanilla and rum extracts.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 1/2 cup of the dark rum. Beat until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and ground cloves.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Sprinkle with half of the brown sugar mixture. Repeat with the remaining batter and brown sugar mixture.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack.
- While the cake is still warm, brush with the remaining 1/2 cup of dark rum.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1/8 of cake):
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and dense
- Rich and flavorful with rum
- Warm and comforting
- Perfect for special occasions
User Comments:
- "This cake is absolutely delicious! It's full of rum flavor and so moist."
- "I made this for my mom's birthday and she loved it. It's now her favorite cake!"
- "I love how easy this cake is to make. It's perfect for a quick dessert or a special occasion."
- "This cake is so moist and flavorful. It's a perfect balance of rum and spices."
- "I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's a crowd-pleaser for sure."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use dark rum for a richer flavor.
- If you don't have a bundt pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving to allow the rum flavor to develop.
- Serve the cake with whipped cream or ice cream for a decadent treat.
