How to make a Rum Cake

dark rum

🥗Healthier: rum extract

💰Cheaper: spiced rum

Rum extract provides flavor without alcohol, while spiced rum can be more affordable.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option, while margarine can reduce costs.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit adds moisture and nutrition, while raisins are a budget-friendly alternative.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).

Grease and flour a bundt pan.

Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Mix in vanilla extract and dark rum until combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in chopped nuts and dried fruit gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.

Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar and serve with a drizzle of milk if desired.

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