The Best RUM CAKE Recipe Ever | EASY TO MAKE Holiday Rum Cake Recipe

Bacardi rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: generic rum

Non-alcoholic extract provides flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: generic flour

Whole wheat adds fiber.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Flaxseed is a vegan alternative.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Prepare the bundt pan by greasing it with butter.

In a large mixing bowl, sift 2 cups of flour to break down lumps.

Add 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar and one box of instant vanilla pudding mix to the bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Add 1 stick of softened unsalted butter and 1/2 cup of vegetable oil, then mix with a hand mixer on medium speed until combined.

Add 4 eggs one at a time, mixing until each egg is fully blended before adding the next.

Add 1/2 cup of Carnation evaporated milk and 1/2 cup of dark rum, along with 1 teaspoon each of almond and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all ingredients are mixed in, then mix for a few more seconds.

Transfer the batter to the prepared bundt pan, adding 1/2 cup of pecans to the bottom before pouring in the batter.

Gently run a spatula through the batter to remove air bubbles before placing it in the oven.

Bake for 55 minutes, checking with a toothpick to ensure it comes out clean.

Let the cake rest after removing it from the oven while preparing the rum soak.

In a saucepan, melt 1 stick of unsalted butter, then add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of water, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes while stirring frequently.

Turn off the heat and slowly add 1/2 cup of dark rum, stirring until well combined.

Poke holes all over the cake with a skewer and pour the rum soak over the cake gradually, allowing it to absorb before adding more.

Cover the cake and let it rest at room temperature for at least 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Invert the cake after resting and serve.

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