Thanksgiving Rum Cake
Thanksgiving Rum Cake is the ultimate holiday dessert, blending rich flavors of dark rum with warm spices for an unforgettable treat. This moist, spiced cake is easy to make and serves as a stunning centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table. As it bakes, your kitchen will fill with the inviting aroma of vanilla and rum, making it the perfect sweet ending to your festive feast. Whether enjoyed during the holiday season or any special occasion, this cake will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup dark rum
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat oil, eggs, and rum until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients; mix gently.
- Fold in pecans if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before glazing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For best flavor, allow the cake to soak overnight in a rum glaze. Substitute spiced rum for additional flavor complexity. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.