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Vanilla Rum Cake

Vanilla Rum Cake

Julia
Vanilla rum cake delivers a rich buttery taste with smooth vanilla flavor layered by warm rum sweetness. texture stays soft, moist, and slightly dense in a good way that holds every bite together.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Bundt pan,
  • Saucepan (for glaze)
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

Cake

  • 2 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1/4 cup milk room temperature
  • 1/3 cup rum
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Rum Glaze

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup rum
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions
 

  • First, turn your oven on and set it to 175°C (350°F). Grease a bundt pan well with butter and dust it lightly with flour so the cake won’t stick after baking.
  • Take a bowl and mix the dry ingredients together—cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Keep this aside for later.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes soft, fluffy, and turns a pale light color. This step helps create a light cake texture.
  • Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition. Then add the egg yolks and mix again. Finally, stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In another small bowl, combine sour cream, milk, and rum. Now slowly add this liquid mixture into the butter mixture, alternating with the dry ingredients. Start with dry and end with dry. Mix gently until everything is smooth and well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Spread it evenly and tap lightly to remove air bubbles. Bake for about 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. Melt butter in a saucepan, then add sugar, water, and rum. Stir and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until it becomes slightly thick and glossy.
  • Once the cake is done, let it rest for a few minutes. Then slowly pour the warm glaze over the cake so it soaks in properly. Leave it to cool fully before slicing and serving.

Notes

Nutrition Facts Of Vanilla Rum Cake

Calories: 420 calories | Carbohydrates: 52 grams | Sugar: 32 grams | Fat: 18 grams | Protein: 6 grams | Sodium: 0.16 grams | Fiber: 1 grams
Keyword Vanilla Rum Cake