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Caribbean Festival Rum Cake

Caribbean Festival Rum Cake

Sweet, boozy, and unforgettable—this cake is a slice of paradise!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine Tropical/Caribbean
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch Bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

For the Cake:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup dark rum
  • ½ cup pineapple juice for a tropical twist!

For the Rum Glaze:

  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup dark rum

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease Bundt pan.
  • Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs.
  • Mix dry ingredients; alternate with wet.
  • Bake 60–70 minutes.
  • Prepare glaze and soak cake.

Notes

  • For a nutty crunch, add ½ cup chopped pecans to the batter.
  • Substitute rum with coconut rum for a sweeter twist.
Keyword Caribbean festival, easy baking, rum cake, tropical dessert