The BEST Rum Cake Recipe

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.

Set your oven to 325°F (163°C).

In a large bowl, add 3 2/3 cups of cake flour.

Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon of salt to the flour and mix with a whisk until fully combined.

In another bowl, combine 3/4 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil.

Add 2 cups of granulated sugar to the butter and oil mixture and beat on medium speed for about 5 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add 3 egg yolks and mix well, followed by 3 whole eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.

Scrape down the bowl to ensure everything is well mixed and smooth.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 3/4 cup of dark rum, mixing until combined.

Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with 1/2 cup of milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.

Prepare a 12-cup bundt pan by greasing it with baking spray or butter and flour.

Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan, ensuring there are no air bubbles and the batter is level.

If desired, sprinkle in 1 cup of finely chopped pecans or walnuts for added texture and flavor.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

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