Best 7 Butter Rum Cake From Scratch Recipes

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Indulge in the captivating flavors of a classic Butter Rum Cake, a delightful treat that blends the richness of butter, the warmth of rum, and the comforting taste of a perfectly baked cake. This delectable dessert is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. In this article, we present a collection of three irresistible recipes that showcase the versatility of this timeless cake. From a traditional Butter Rum Cake that captures the essence of this classic, to a decadent Chocolate Butter Rum Cake that adds a layer of rich chocolate flavor, and a unique Pineapple Butter Rum Upside-Down Cake that offers a tropical twist, these recipes cater to diverse preferences. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can successfully create these culinary masterpieces. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, these Butter Rum Cake recipes will guide you towards a delightful baking experience and an unforgettable taste sensation.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BUTTERED RUM CAKE



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Provided by Melissa

Categories     Cakes     Dessert

Time P1DT1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

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
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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter and flour a bundt pan or liberally spray with baking spray. Sprinkle pecans evenly on bottom. Set aside.
  • Using an electric mix, cream together butter, sugar and vanilla on medium-high for 2 minutes, or until creamy. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda and salt. A whisk works perfectly.
  • Whisk together buttermilk and rum.
  • With the mixer on low speed gradually add dry ingredients alternately with wet ingredients beginning and ending with flour. After all is added, beat just until fully combined stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl occasionally.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center of the cake comes back clean.
  • About 10 minutes before the cake is finished baking, make the buttered rum glaze.
  • To make the glaze: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the sugar, water and pumpkin pie spice. Bring to a boil, then lower to medium cooking for 3 minutes, whisking occasionally. Remove from heat and add rum. Be careful the mixture may foam up. Continue to stir until foam dies down, placing back onto the stovetop with the heat turned off. Cook for 1 minute then set aside.
  • When cake is finished baking, remove from the oven. Use a long thin skewer to poke holes over the bottom of the cake. Slowly pour 1/2 buttered rum glaze over bottom of cake allowing it to soak in between pours. Let cake sit for 1 hour to cool in the pan.
  • Carefully turn cake onto a platter or stand. Use the same skewer to poke holes in the top of the cake. Try to poke between the pecans. Slowly pour remaining glaze into holes on top of cake. Be patient this will take several minutes. The slower you go, the more glaze goes into the cake and doesn't pool on platter. (It may be necessary to warm the glaze slightly before pouring onto the top.)
  • Once cooled, cover and chill for at least 1 day. The rum flavor mellows the longer this cake proofs.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 483 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 141 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 38 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g

RUM CAKE



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This easy homemade Rum Cake recipe is made from scratch and topped with a delicious homemade glaze. It is always a crowd pleaser and can also be made alcohol-free.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup milk (, room temperature )
1/3 cup sour cream (, room temperature (light or regular))
1/3 cup rum ((Bicardi Gold or Dark Myer's rum, or your favorite kind))
1 cup butter (, room temperature)
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs (, room temperature)
2 large egg yolks (, room temperature)
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup rum
¼ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F with oven rack in the center of oven.
  • Whisk the milk, sour cream and rum together in a liquid measure and let come to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl or stand mixer whip the butter on medium speed for 1 minute. Add the granulated sugar and beat for 4-5 minutes more. Mix in the vanilla.
  • Add the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, mixing just until combined in between additions. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Combine the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the batter and mix just until combined. Add 1/2 of the milk/sour cream mixture and mix.
  • Add another 1/3 of the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Add the last 1/2 of the milk/sour cream mixture and beat until just combined.
  • Add the final 1/3 of the dry ingredients and mix just until combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  • Grease and flour bundt pan. I use shortening, and make sure every crevice of the pan is coated! Pour batter evenly into the pan and bake at 350 degrees F for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or with few crumbs.
  • Make the glaze: Add sauce ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir well until butter has melted and mixture is smooth. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring, and boil for 2 minutes.
  • Allow the cake to cool for in the pan for at least 15 minutes before gently inverting it. (I like to remove the cake first, to make sure to get it out easily). Then wipe the pan clean and put the cake back in it. Poke holes all over the cake and gently pour most of the sauce over the cake, reserving just a little.
  • Allow the cake to soak up the glaze and then invert it onto a plate or serving platter. Spoon remaining glaze on top.
  • Store rum cake well-covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 117 mg, Sodium 281 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 38 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HOT BUTTERED RUM CAKE



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
1 cup chopped pecans
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup dry milk powder
6 tablespoons cornstarch
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup dark rum
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 cup honey
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dark rum

Steps:

  • For the cake: Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.
  • Spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with cooking spray and sprinkle the bottom with the chopped pecans. Set aside.
  • Combine the flour, dry milk, cornstarch, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. (It will look like crumb topping.)
  • Whisk together the milk, rum, oil, vanilla and eggs in another bowl.
  • Slowly add the liquid mixture to the crumb mixture and mix until combined. (Pouring the liquid in slowly is important. The batter has a high ratio of liquid and will be thin almost like a thick crepe batter, but if you add the liquid too quickly you will get lumps that never go away no matter the amount of mixing!)
  • Pour the batter into the pan and bake until the top is golden, center is set and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted, 50 to 60 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack. Poke holes all over the cake using a wooden skewer.
  • For the buttered rum sauce: Meanwhile, add the butter, honey, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, nutmeg, salt and 1/3 cup water to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the honey has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the rum. (It is going to bubble and splatter a little, so be careful.)
  • Clean and dry the Bundt pan, then place the cooled cake back inside the pan. Poke a few holes in the top. Evenly pour the rum sauce over the cake. Let the cake sit to absorb the sauce, 30 minutes or up to overnight.
  • Invert the cake back onto a cake plate and serve at room temperature. (See Cook's Note.)

KING'S CROWN BUTTER-RUM CAKE (FROM SCRATCH)



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Perfect for Mardi Gras! It's definately sinful and really good! It's a new Easter tradition for me--mais oui:)

Provided by JamesDeansGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
12 tablespoons butter, softened,divided
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, plus
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, divided
4 eggs
3 cups heavy cream, divided
5 tablespoons dark rum, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
colored crystal sugar (Purple, green, and gold)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*F.
  • Grease 2 8" round cake pans.
  • Combine the first 5 ingredients; set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, cream 10 Tbsp.
  • butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Blend in the eggs one at a time.
  • Add 1 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup (4 T) rum, and 1 tsp.
  • vanilla; blend well.
  • Reduce mixer speed to medium; gradually beat in the flour mixture.
  • Spread batter evenly in the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Meanwhile, in a saucepan, heat the remaining butter, brown sugar, and rum over low heat until the butter is melted.
  • With a skewer, poke holes in tops of cakes in pans; brush with 1/2 the rum mixture.
  • Cool 5 minutes on racks; invert onto wire racks-bottom sides up.
  • Poke holes in bottoms of cakes; brush with remaining rum syrup.
  • Cool completely.
  • With an electric mixer on high speed, beat the remaining heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla until stiff.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving platter; spread with 1 cup of the whipped cream.
  • Top with the other cake layer.
  • Transfer 1 cup of the whipped cream to a pastry bag fitted with a rose or star tip.
  • Spread top and sides of cake with remaining whipped cream.
  • Pipe rosettes on top of the cake; sprinkle each with colored sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.6, Fat 26.5, SaturatedFat 16.2, Cholesterol 130.5, Sodium 232.8, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 24.4, Protein 4.4

BUTTER RUM CAKE ( FROM SCRATCH)



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Make and share this Butter Rum Cake ( from Scratch) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by crazyPastrychef

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 loaf pans, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups soften butter
2 1/2 cups white sugar
7 eggs
1 tablespoon good vanilla extract
3 cups flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup double cream
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter
3 cups water
4 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 cup dark rum

Steps:

  • I do it by hand just using a wire whip but you can use a Mixer. Just remember DO NOT OVER MIX --
  • Beat Butter and Sugar until thoroughly blended then add Eggs One at a time then the Vanilla Extract. Sift together all Dry Ingredients -- Alternately Mix flour and double cream to butter mixture. Pour into Disposable 4 loaf tin pans or 7 cup bunt pan greased and floured. Bake onto a 350 degree oven for 30-40 minutes --
  • Rum Syrup.
  • Boil together all Ingredients --
  • Invert bunt pan drizzle Rum Syrup repeat until it is really soaked.
  • When using a disposable tin just ladle syrup on to baked cake -- .

BUTTER-RUM POUND CAKE



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A shortcut because it begins with a mix, this pound cake is moist and full of seductive butter-rum flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup dark rum
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
4 eggs
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
2 teaspoons dark rum
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, sour cream, butter, 1/4 cup rum, the orange peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 seconds. Stir in 2 teaspoons rum. Spread over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Sprinkle with pecans. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BASIC BUTTER CAKE



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Make and share this Basic Butter Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 2 9inch layers, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, sofened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 large eggs
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 1/4 cups cake flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk

Steps:

  • Butter and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In mixer bowl, on medium-high speed, beat butter and sugar until fluffy (4 to 5 minutes).
  • Add eggs, then yolks,one a time, beating well after each, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
  • Beat in vanilla.
  • In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Mix in about a third of flour mixture into butter mixture.
  • Stir in half the milk, just until blended.
  • Stir in another third of flour mixture, then remaining milk and finally the rest of the flour mixture.
  • Spread batter equally into two the two cake pans.
  • Bake until wooden skewer or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (25 to 30 minutes).
  • Cool on racks in pans for 10 minutes, then inverte cakes onto racks and remove pans.
  • Cool completely before forsting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.6, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 149.6, Sodium 265.9, Carbohydrate 55.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 25.4, Protein 6.3

Tips:

  • Use unsalted butter to control the amount of salt in the cake.
  • Bring the butter, eggs, and buttermilk to room temperature before mixing. This will help the ingredients blend together more smoothly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk. This will help prevent the batter from becoming too thick or lumpy.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can toughen the cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Use a toothpick to check the cake for doneness. Insert the toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This butter rum cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a rich rum flavor. The glaze is sweet and tangy, and it perfectly complements the cake. If you are looking for a special dessert to impress your friends and family, this butter rum cake is a great option.

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