Brown Sugar Cake with Rum-Caramel Sauce

Health score
1%
Brown Sugar Cake with Rum-Caramel Sauce
240 min.
16
420kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful Brown Sugar Cake topped with a luscious Rum-Caramel Sauce. This dessert is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a celebration of rich flavors and comforting textures that will leave your guests asking for seconds. The combination of packed brown sugar and granulated sugar creates a moist, tender cake that is perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and the warmth of butter. Each slice is a slice of heaven, inviting you to savor every bite.

What truly elevates this cake is the decadent rum-caramel sauce. As it warms on the stove, the sweet aroma fills your kitchen, promising a delightful experience. The sauce, with its smooth, velvety texture and a touch of rum, adds a sophisticated twist that pairs beautifully with the cake. Whether you’re hosting a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this dessert is sure to impress.

With a preparation time of just four hours, you can easily whip up this showstopper for gatherings or family dinners. The recipe yields 16 generous servings, making it perfect for sharing. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the highlight of any meal. Your friends and family will be raving about this Brown Sugar Cake with Rum-Caramel Sauce long after the last crumb has been devoured!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups brown sugar packed
  • cup granulated sugar 
  • 1.5 cups butter softened
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup mrs richardson's butterscotch caramel sauce 
  • tablespoons rum extract light

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening (do not use cooking spray); coat with flour. In large bowl, beat sugars and butter with electric mixer on low speed until well blended.
  2. Add milk, vanilla and eggs. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes.
  3. Beat in flour, baking powder and salt until mixture is smooth and well blended.
  4. Spread in pan.
  5. Bake 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from pan. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  7. In 1-quart saucepan, heat caramel topping and rum over low heat, stirring occasionally, until well blended and warm.
  8. Serve warm topping over slices of cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories420kcal
Protein4.49%
Fat39.93%
Carbs55.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.19
Glycemic Load
21.86
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
6.2439130499311%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:420.42kcal
21.02%
Fat:18.95g
29.16%
Saturated Fat:4.16g
26.02%
Carbohydrates:59.37g
19.79%
Net Carbohydrates:58.73g
21.36%
Sugar:41.04g
45.61%
Cholesterol:52.06mg
17.35%
Sodium:340.5mg
14.8%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:4.79g
9.58%
Selenium:12.82µg
18.31%
Vitamin A:860.55IU
17.21%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.06%
Folate:50.05µg
12.51%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.74%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.27%
Iron:1.51mg
8.38%
Phosphorus:76.96mg
7.7%
Vitamin B3:1.43mg
7.15%
Calcium:65.88mg
6.59%
Vitamin E:0.83mg
5.53%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.09%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.5%
Potassium:101.86mg
2.91%
Magnesium:11.02mg
2.76%
Copper:0.05mg
2.73%
Zinc:0.38mg
2.54%
Fiber:0.63g
2.53%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.44%
Vitamin D:0.36µg
2.39%