Rum And Raisin Cake !

A Winter Rum Raisin Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly complements the cozy, festive atmosphere of the colder months. The combination of rum-soaked raisins and buttery cake creates a comforting, slightly spiced profile reminiscent of winter holidays.

Ingredients

For the Raisins:

• 1 cup raisins

• 1/2 cup dark rum

For the Cake:

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temparature and softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon rum extract

• 1/2 cup whole milk

• 1/2 cup Dark Rum

  
  

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

• 1 tablespoons rum (adjust to taste)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Raisins:

   • Soak the raisins in the dark rum for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best flavor.

2. Prepare the Oven and Pan:

   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease and flour a large bundt pan .

3. Mix Dry Ingredients:

   • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

4. Cream Butter and Sugar:

   • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).

5. Add Eggs and Rum extract:

   • Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

   • Mix in the rum extract.

6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:

   • Mix the dark Rum and the Milk together.

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and rum mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.

   • Mix until just combined.

7. Add Raisins:

   • Drain the raisins (reserve rum for the glaze) and fold them into the batter.

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8. Bake:

   • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

   • Bake for 60 minutes (for bundt) or 40 minutes (for round pans), or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

     
     

     

     
     

     

     
     

9. Cool the Cake:

   • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

1. Prepare the Glaze:

   • Whisk together powdered sugar and rum until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more sugar or rum if needed.

   Glaze the Cake:

   • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before serving.

     

     
     

   • You may decorate the cake with powder sugar and enjoy this moist, flavorful Rum Raisin Cake with coffee, tea! 😊