Easy Rum Pound Cake Recipe

Published Dec 17, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image Credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons via YouTube

This rich and moist cake is the perfect treat to serve at your next holiday party or gathering, guaranteed it will be a hit and your guests will give you lots of compliments. It’s so delicious that they would keep coming back for seconds so make sure to get a serving for yourself before setting the cake down on the table.

True to its name, this cake is infused with rum which gives it the perfect kick and flavor, you might even find this addicting. You can make your version of this cake extra special by adding in some dried fruits, nuts, or chocolate chips to the batter or topping. For now, learn the basics to making this cake with this video tutorial by Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons on YouTube.

Ingredients for Rum Pound Cake:

Cake

2 cups of all-purpose flour
1½ cups of granulated sugar
1 tbsp of baking powder
½ tsp of salt
1 cup of unsalted butter, softened
½ cup of vegetable oil
½ cup of buttermilk
4 large eggs
½ cup of spiced rum
1 tsp of vanilla extract

Rum Sauce

1 cup of unsalted butter
2 cups of granulated sugar
½ cup of water
½ cup of dark rum

How to Make Rum Pound Cake:

Ingredients for Rum Pound Cake — Image Credit: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons via YouTube

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F, then grease a bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray, and dust it with flour before setting it aside. In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, then give them a good mix until combined, and add the softened butter, vegetable oil, and buttermilk.

Step 2

Beat them over medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth and combined, then add the eggs one at a time, and keep mixing in between each addition. Add the rum and vanilla extract, then stir them until incorporated, and transfer the batter to the prepared bundt pan making sure to smoothen the top.

Step 3

Place it in the preheated oven, let it bake for about 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean, and allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Inver the cake on a wire rack, then let it cool completely, and prepare the rum sauce.

Step 4

Place a medium saucepan on a stove over medium heat, then melt the butter, and add the sugar and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, then allow it to continue gently boiling for about 5 to 7 minutes while stirring occasionally until thick and syrup-like consistency.

Step 5

Carefully pour in the rum while stirring, then let it simmer for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened, and set it side. Poke the holes on the cake using a skewer, then pour in the rum sauce, and let it soak for a couple of minutes. Serve and enjoy!