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Easy Calypso Rum Cake: Delight in This Simple Recipe!

A delightful and easy-to-make Calypso Rum Cake that brings tropical flavors to your dessert table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 -12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup dark rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
For the glaze:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup dark rum

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter, eggs, buttermilk, dark rum, vanilla extract, and almond extract to the dry ingredients. Mix on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes until the batter is smooth and well combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar and water, bringing the mixture to a boil. Let it boil for about 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat and stir in the dark rum.
  6. Once the cake is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
  7. While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top with a skewer or toothpick. Pour the rum glaze evenly over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
  8. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

  • For a tropical twist, add 1 cup of crushed pineapple to the batter.
  • For a nutty flavor, fold in 1 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans before baking.

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