12/27/2024
Buttered Rum Cake
Rich Buttered Rum Cake with a Decadent Glaze
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 cup roughly chopped pecans or walnuts
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup buttermilk or whole milk
1/4 cup dark rum
For the Buttered Rum Glaze:
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice or ground cinnamon
1/2 cup dark rum
Directions:
Preheat and Prep:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a bundt pan or generously spray with baking spray. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly across the bottom of the pan. Set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
Using an electric mixer, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and vanilla on medium-high speed for 2 minutes, or until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, vanilla pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In a small bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and dark rum.
Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients:
With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk-rum mixture. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Beat until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.
Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Buttered Rum Glaze:
About 10 minutes before the cake is done baking, start making the buttered rum glaze. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the sugar, water, and pumpkin pie spice, whisking until combined. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cook for 3 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat and carefully stir in the dark rum (the mixture may foam up). Set aside.
Glaze the Cake:
Once the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Use a long, thin skewer to poke holes over the bottom of the cake. Slowly pour half of the buttered rum glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes. Let the cake cool for 1 hour in the pan.
Turn and Glaze:
After the cake has cooled, carefully turn it out onto a serving platter. Poke holes in the top of the cake using the same skewer, and pour the remaining glaze over the top. Go slowly to allow the glaze to soak into the cake. You may need to warm the glaze slightly before pouring.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 50-60 minutes | Total Time: 2 hours (including cooling and glazing)
Kcal: 450 kcal per serving | Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients:
1 package (12 count) King’s Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar (1 1/2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
Carefully slice each King’s Hawaiian Sweet Roll in half to create a pocket, but don’t cut all the way through.
In a medium bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until smooth and combined.
Spoon or pipe the cream cheese mixture into the pocket of each sweet roll.
Place the filled rolls on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart.
Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and the filling is set.
Allow the danishes to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a serving platter.
Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Kcal: Approx. 250 kcal per serving