Jamaican Rum Cake

Jamaican Rum Cake is a delicious and moist dessert that is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat any time. This cake is infused with the rich flavors of rum and a blend of warm spices, making it a favorite in Jamaican cuisine.

Jamaican Rum Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, chopped apricots)
  • 1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the batter alternately with the milk and rum.
  5. Fold in the dried fruit and nuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  6. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
15g
Protein
5g

Supplies

Bundt pan Mixing bowls Electric mixer Wire rack

Tools

Oven Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve slices of Jamaican Rum Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For an extra kick of rum flavor, brush the cooled cake with a rum glaze made with rum and sugar.

Cost

$15