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Caribbean Festival Rum Cake Recipe

Caribbean Festival Rum Cake

An authentic Caribbean rum cake packed with warm spices, rich dark rum, and a buttery moist crumb perfect for festive celebrations!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • "1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened",
  • "1 ¾ cups granulated sugar"
  • "4 large eggs"
  • "2 ½ cups all-purpose flour"
  • "1 tablespoon baking powder"
  • "½ teaspoon salt"
  • "1 teaspoon ground cinnamon"
  • "½ teaspoon ground nutmeg"
  • "½ teaspoon allspice"
  • "¾ cup whole milk"
  • "½ cup dark rum"
  • "1 tablespoon vanilla extract"
  • "1 cup mixed dried fruits raisins, currants, chopped cherries",
  • "½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional"

Instructions
 

Cake Instructions

  • - Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • - Soak dried fruits in ¼ cup of rum for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • - In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
  • - Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • - In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  • - Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet, alternating with milk and rum. Start and end with dry ingredients.
  • - Fold in soaked fruits and optional nuts. Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
  • - Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • - Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Rum Syrup & Soaking

  • - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add sugar and water.
  • - Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • - Remove from heat, then stir in the rum.
  • - While the cake is still warm, poke holes with a skewer and slowly drizzle the syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak in completely.

Notes

For an alcohol-free version, substitute rum with rum extract and apple or orange juice. Add ¼ cup sour cream for extra moisture. Try tropical fruits like pineapple for a fun twist.