Rum Cake Recipe - How to Make a Bahamian Rum Cake - The Cocktail Enthusiast

dark rum

🥗Healthier: rum extract

💰Cheaper: spiced rum

Rum extract provides flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds moisture with a tropical twist.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is dairy-free and lower in calories.

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

Grease and flour a bundt pan.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

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

Stir in vanilla extract and dark rum.

Gradually add flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk.

Fold in chopped pecans gently.

Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.

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

Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.

Combine powdered sugar and water to make a glaze.

Drizzle glaze over the warm cake before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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