Pound Cake With Rum Topping Recipe

Name: Pound Cake With Rum Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup butter; 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 4 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup cold water; 1 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup butter; 5 tablespoons rum

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter
3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup cold water
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup butter
5 tablespoons rum

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with 1 cup water, mixing just until incorporated. Spread into prepared pan.
3
Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
4
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat, and stir in rum. Pour hot syrup over hot cake. Let soak for 20 minutes.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 cup butter, 3 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, and more.

Yes, Pound Cake With Rum Topping 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.

Pound Cake With Rum Topping

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