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Pumpkin Rum Cake

Deliciously Moist Pumpkin Rum Cake for Cozy Fall Evenings

Indulge in a delightful Pumpkin Rum Cake, the perfect fall dessert that's easy to prepare and satisfying.
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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: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can use gluten-free flour blends.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Ensure butter is softened for easier creaming.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs Beat in one at a time for best results.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 can canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 cup dark rum Can substitute with apple juice or cider for a non-alcoholic option.
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup chopped pecans Can substitute with walnuts. Optional.
For Dusting (Optional)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • 10-inch bundt pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Skewer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing completely after each addition, and then blend in the vanilla.
  5. Gently stir in the pumpkin puree and dark rum until combined.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  7. If using, fold in chopped pecans.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking for doneness with a skewer.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.

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