Description
Pumpkin Rum Cake is a moist, spiced bundt cake made with pumpkin puree and finished with a buttery rum glaze that soaks into every bite.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (313 g)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canola or vegetable oil (240 ml)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (200 g)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (158 g)
- 3 large eggs, whisked
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon rum extract
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (210 ml)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (75 g)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
- 1/3 cup dark spiced rum (80 ml)
- 3 tablespoons water (45 ml)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread chopped pecans on a baking sheet and toast for 8 minutes until fragrant. Remove and reduce oven temperature to 325°F (170°C).
- Grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan, ensuring all crevices are coated.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, rum extract, and pumpkin puree until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients to wet in two additions, stirring gently until just combined.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans into the prepared pan, pour in the batter, and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter, sugar, rum, and water over low heat. Bring to a gentle boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- While the cake is still warm, poke holes all over the top with a skewer and brush with half the butter rum sauce. Reserve the rest for serving.
- Cool completely before slicing and drizzle with additional sauce when serving.
Notes
- This cake is perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy celebration. <li.Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg