Butter-Rum Pound Cake

Butter-Rum Pound Cake
165 min.
16
244kcal

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of our Butter-Rum Pound Cake, a delightful dessert that promises to elevate any gathering or special occasion. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a celebration of textures and aromas that will fill your kitchen with warmth and joy. With a moist and buttery crumb, this pound cake is infused with the deep, complex notes of dark rum, complemented by the zesty brightness of grated orange peel.

Perfectly balanced with the crunch of chopped pecans, each slice offers a delightful contrast that will keep you coming back for more. The addition of vanilla instant pudding mix ensures a tender, melt-in-your-mouth experience that is simply irresistible. Topped with a luscious rum-infused frosting, this cake is a showstopper that will impress your family and friends alike.

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or simply treating yourself to something special, this Butter-Rum Pound Cake is sure to be a hit. With a preparation time of just over two hours, it’s an achievable yet impressive dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a masterpiece that’s as delightful to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

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

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325F. 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.
  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

Calories244kcal
Protein4.94%
Fat31.15%
Carbs63.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.31
Glycemic Load
2.07
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.2526086944601%

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:243.82kcal
12.19%
Fat:8.15g
12.53%
Saturated Fat:3.5g
21.85%
Carbohydrates:37.61g
12.54%
Net Carbohydrates:37g
13.46%
Sugar:23.48g
26.09%
Cholesterol:51.37mg
17.12%
Sodium:326.84mg
14.21%
Alcohol:1.46g
100%
Alcohol %:2.26%
100%
Protein:2.9g
5.81%
Phosphorus:132.75mg
13.28%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.34%
Calcium:82.27mg
8.23%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.16%
Folate:28.51µg
7.13%
Selenium:4.69µg
6.69%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.17%
Iron:0.93mg
5.17%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.3%
Vitamin B3:0.8mg
4%
Vitamin A:179.37IU
3.59%
Vitamin B5:0.33mg
3.25%
Copper:0.06mg
2.83%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.47%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.44%
Fiber:0.6g
2.4%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.23%
Vitamin K:2.27µg
2.16%
Magnesium:7.37mg
1.84%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%
Potassium:48.14mg
1.38%