Almond Rum Cake Recipe

Name: Almond Rum Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar; 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 teaspoons lemon zest; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3/4 cup milk; 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almonds; 2 teaspoons dark rum

Servings: persons

3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2/3 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 cup milk
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
2 teaspoons dark rum

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch tube pan and sprinkle the almonds evenly over the bottom.
2
Separate the eggs. In a bowl, beat the egg whites with the cream of tartar until stiff. Set aside.
3
In a large bowl, cream the butter with the sugar. Beat in the egg yolks, then the vanilla, almond extract, lemon juice, lemon rind, and milk.
4
In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Beat into the creamed mixture. Stir in about 1/3 of the egg whites to lighten the batter and then fold in the rest gently but thoroughly. Turn batter into the prepared pan.
5
Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for 1-1/2 hours or until cake tests done when a toothpick inserted neat the center comes out clean. As soon as you remove the cake from the oven, sprinkle the top evenly with the rum. Transfer to a rack to cool. Makes about 14 servings.

1072

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar, 2/3 cup butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, and more.

Yes, Almond Rum Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Almond Rum Cake

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