Butter-Rum Pound Cake

Butter-Rum Pound Cake
165 min.
16
333kcal

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Butter-Rum Pound Cake is a decadent and indulgent dessert that is perfect for special occasions or when you're craving a rich, buttery treat. This recipe takes the classic pound cake to a whole new level with the addition of rum and a creamy vanilla frosting, creating a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to impress.

The use of a butter recipe yellow cake mix and instant pudding mix as a base provides a convenient and time-saving shortcut, while the addition of sour cream and butter ensures a tender and moist crumb. The dark rum and grated orange peel add a unique twist, infusing the cake with a subtle yet distinct flavor that sets it apart from traditional pound cakes.

As the cake bakes, your kitchen will be filled with the mouthwatering aroma of butter, rum, and vanilla, creating an inviting atmosphere that will have everyone eagerly anticipating the first bite. The frosting, enhanced with a touch of rum, adds a delightful contrast to the cake's texture, providing a smooth and creamy finish.

This recipe is perfect for those who love the combination of butter and rum, and the addition of pecans provides a satisfying crunch. Whether served as a dessert after a dinner party or as an afternoon treat with a cup of tea, this Butter-Rum Pound Cake is sure to become a favorite. It's a delicious way to elevate your baking game and impress your guests with a cake that is both elegant and indulgent.

Ingredients

  • box cake mix yellow
  • box vanilla pudding instant (4-serving size)
  • 0.8 cup water 
  • 0.3 cup cream sour
  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 0.3 cup rum dark
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  •  eggs 
  • 16 oz vanilla frosting 
  • teaspoons rum dark
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan or 12-cup fluted 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.
  2. Spread in pan.
  3. 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.
  4. In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 seconds. Stir in 2 teaspoons rum.
  5. Spread over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side.
  6. Sprinkle with pecans. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories333kcal
Protein3.58%
Fat32.18%
Carbs64.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.31
Glycemic Load
8.29
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.7099999772466%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.18mg
Delphinidin
0.12mg
Catechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin
0.1mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:332.8kcal
16.64%
Fat:11.59g
17.84%
Saturated Fat:4.13g
25.8%
Carbohydrates:52.06g
17.35%
Net Carbohydrates:51.46g
18.71%
Sugar:36.91g
41.01%
Cholesterol:51.37mg
17.12%
Sodium:366.01mg
15.91%
Alcohol:1.46g
100%
Alcohol %:1.79%
100%
Protein:2.9g
5.81%
Phosphorus:136.58mg
13.66%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
13.12%
Calcium:82.91mg
8.29%
Folate:30.22µg
7.55%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.16%
Selenium:4.71µg
6.72%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.47%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.31%
Iron:0.96mg
5.36%
Vitamin K:5.04µg
4.8%
Vitamin B3:0.85mg
4.23%
Vitamin A:179.37IU
3.59%
Vitamin B5:0.34mg
3.37%
Copper:0.06mg
2.83%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.47%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.44%
Fiber:0.6g
2.4%
Zinc:0.35mg
2.33%
Magnesium:7.58mg
1.9%
Potassium:55.38mg
1.58%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%