Chocolate Rum Cake

Health score
2%
Chocolate Rum Cake
240 min.
15
456kcal

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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of our Chocolate Rum Cake, a dessert that promises to elevate any gathering or celebration. This delightful cake combines the moistness of a classic chocolate cake with the warm, inviting notes of rum, creating a truly irresistible treat. Perfectly suited for parties, family gatherings, or simply a cozy night in, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

With a preparation time of just 240 minutes, this recipe yields 15 generous servings, making it an ideal choice for larger groups. The combination of sweetened condensed milk and whipping cream ensures a luscious texture that seeps into the cake, enhancing its flavor and moisture. Topped with a light and airy whipped cream frosting, toasted coconut, and crunchy pecans, each bite is a delightful contrast of textures and tastes.

Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this Chocolate Rum Cake is easy to make and requires minimal equipment. The use of a boxed cake mix simplifies the process without compromising on flavor, allowing you to focus on the fun part—enjoying the delicious results! So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will be the highlight of any meal.

Ingredients

  • box duncan hines devil's food cake 
  • cup water 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  eggs 
  • cup whipping cream 
  • cup milk whole
  • 14 oz condensed milk sweetened canned
  • 0.3 cup rum 
  • cup whipping cream 
  • tablespoons rum extract 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • cup coconut flakes flaked toasted
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
  2. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes.
  3. Pour into pan.
  4. Bake 30 to 38 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  5. Let stand 5 minutes. In large bowl, mix 1 cup whipping cream, the whole milk, condensed milk and 1/3 cup rum. Pierce top of hot cake every 1/2 inch with long-tined fork, wiping fork occasionally to reduce sticking. Carefully pour whipping cream mixture evenly over top of cake. Cover and refrigerate about 3 hours or until chilled and most of whipping cream mixture has been absorbed into cake.
  6. In chilled large bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream, 2 tablespoons rum and the vanilla on high speed until soft peaks form. Frost cake with whipped cream mixture.
  7. Sprinkle with coconut and pecans. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories456kcal
Protein6.13%
Fat60.01%
Carbs33.86%

Properties

Glycemic Index
8.27
Glycemic Load
9.08
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
9.5247825643291%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.39mg
Delphinidin
0.26mg
Catechin
0.26mg
Epigallocatechin
0.2mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:456.47kcal
22.82%
Fat:30.73g
47.27%
Saturated Fat:14.48g
90.47%
Carbohydrates:39g
13%
Net Carbohydrates:37.04g
13.47%
Sugar:27.74g
30.83%
Cholesterol:79.54mg
26.51%
Sodium:301.4mg
13.1%
Alcohol:1.83g
100%
Alcohol %:1.55%
100%
Caffeine:3.17mg
1.06%
Protein:7.06g
14.12%
Phosphorus:218.92mg
21.89%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.48%
Selenium:12.64µg
18.05%
Vitamin B2:0.29mg
17.01%
Calcium:168.73mg
16.87%
Vitamin A:613.9IU
12.28%
Copper:0.22mg
11.08%
Vitamin K:11.4µg
10.85%
Iron:1.82mg
10.09%
Magnesium:35.31mg
8.83%
Potassium:305.87mg
8.74%
Vitamin E:1.23mg
8.18%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.96%
Fiber:1.96g
7.85%
Folate:27.48µg
6.87%
Zinc:1.02mg
6.79%
Vitamin D:0.92µg
6.1%
Vitamin B5:0.59mg
5.91%
Vitamin B12:0.33µg
5.56%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.27%
Vitamin B3:0.64mg
3.19%
Vitamin C:1mg
1.22%