Indulge in the flavors of the season with this delicious and moist Simple Christmas Rum Cake. Bursting with the rich and warming notes of rum, this cake is the perfect addition to your holiday dessert table. The buttery and tender cake, soaked in a rum-infused glaze, is sure to impress your guests. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can easily whip up this festive treat in no time. Whether you serve it as a centerpiece or give it as a gift, this Christmas Rum Cake is guaranteed to spread holiday cheer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the dark rum and vanilla extract until well combined.
- If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts and raisins.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cake has cooled, dust it with confectioners' sugar for a festive touch.
- Slice and serve the Simple Christmas Rum Cake, and enjoy!
