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Pumpkin Rum Cake

Irresistible Pumpkin Rum Cake to Warm Your Fall Evenings

This Pumpkin Rum Cake combines the warmth of pumpkin with dark rum, making it a perfect dessert for gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour essential for structure
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder helps achieve a light texture
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon adds warm spice
  • 0.5 teaspoons ground nutmeg complements other spices
  • 0.5 teaspoons ground ginger adds subtle warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter contributes rich flavor
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar sweetens the cake
  • 3 large eggs binds ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract enhances flavor
  • 1 cups canned pumpkin puree provides pumpkin taste
  • 0.5 cups dark rum adds depth of flavor
  • 0.25 cups whole milk keeps batter creamy
Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cups chopped pecans for added crunch
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 10-inch bundt cake pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the bundt cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then add vanilla extract.
  5. Mix in pumpkin puree and dark rum until combined.
  6. Gradually fold in the dry mixture and whole milk until no streaks remain.
  7. If using, fold in chopped pecans.
  8. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
  10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow ingredients to reach room temperature before mixing for best results. Store tightly wrapped for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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