Island Plunder Rum Cake

Embark on a tropical culinary adventure with the decadent Island Plunder Rum Cake, a moist and indulgent dessert infused with the warm, rich flavor of dark rum. This bundt cake features a buttery, soft crumb brought to life with a hint of vanilla and optional crunchy pecans or walnuts for added texture. Its crowning glory is a luscious rum glaze that seeps into every bite, creating a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Perfect for special occasions or casual gatherings, this cake lets the bold essence of rum take center stage. Easy to prepare and impossible to resist, Island Plunder Rum Cake captures the spirit of the Caribbean in every slice.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
• 0.5 cups Vegetable oil
• 4 Eggs
• 0.5 cups Milk
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups Dark rum
• 0.75 cups Chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cups Brown sugar
• 0.25 cups Water
• 0.25 cups Dark rum (for glaze)
• 0.25 cups Unsalted butter (for glaze)
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 10-inch bundt pan thoroughly. If desired, sprinkle the chopped nuts evenly across the bottom of the pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to combine.

Step 3

Add the butter, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and dark rum to the dry ingredients. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat the mixture on medium speed until smooth and well combined, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan over the nuts, if using. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 6

While the cake is baking, prepare the rum glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, granulated sugar, and water. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the dark rum.

Step 7

Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes all over the cake.

Step 8

Slowly spoon half of the warm glaze over the cake while it is still in the pan, allowing it to soak into the holes.

Step 9

Carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate, then gently spoon the remaining glaze over the top and sides of the cake until fully coated.

Step 10

Allow the cake to cool completely before serving to let the flavors meld. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1664 grams (1664.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6017

Total Fat 285.70g	366%
Saturated Fat 87.40g	437%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.30g
Cholesterol 1010mg	337%
Sodium 2449mg	106%
Total Carbohydrate 724.60g	263%
Dietary Fiber 17.20g	61%
Total Sugars 481.70g
Protein 70.00g	140%

Vitamin D 256IU	1279%
Calcium 456mg	35%
Iron 20mg	112%
Potassium 1277mg	27%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.7%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 50.4%