Rum Cake Recipe A Decadent Delight for Rum Lovers

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 a bundt pan.

In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.

In another bowl, beat together unsalted butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.

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

Add the dry mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, mixing until combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.

Bake for 1 hour or until golden and fragrant.

While the cake is baking, prepare the rum glaze by melting some butter in a saucepan.

Stir in water and sugar, and let it boil for 5 minutes.

Stir in dark rum and cook briefly to cook off the alcohol.

Pour the rum glaze over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the cake.

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