Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is the first step to success. Here’s what you’ll need to create this scrumptious Caribbean-Style Rum Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in rum and vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture.
- Fold in pineapple, walnuts, and raisins.
- Pour batter into the bundt pan and bake for about 1 hour.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Vegetarian