Spiced Rum Bundt Cake

Celebrate fall with this delicious and easy Spiced Rum Bundt Cake recipe! Perfect for special occasions or as a comforting weeknight treat.

Are you ready to bring some warmth and spice into your kitchen this winter? Treat yourself and your family to a delightful spiced rum Bundt cake that is sure to be a showstopper at any gathering!

The combination of the spice notes from the nutmeg, cinnamon, and spiced make this classic bundt cake recipe truly out of this world. In addition to these bold spices, the hint of rum pairs perfectly with sweet vanilla spiced rum glaze for unbeatable flavour in each bite.

So, break out those mixing bowls and get ready for an easy-to-follow guide on creating a tasty spiced rum Bundt cake – the perfect dessert for family gatherings or simply enjoying with friends on a cozy evening in.

Tips for Making the BEST Bundt Cake

Before diving into this spiced rum bundt cake recipe, it’s important to familiarize yourself with some cake baking basics.

• After adding the flour mixture to the recipe, be sure not to over-mix.
• Over mixing can cause the gluten to overdevelop, resulting in a crumbly cake.
• Spoon the flour into your measuring cup, making sure to level it off without packing it or estimating the amount.
• Use ingredients that are at room temperature for a batter that comes together perfectly.
• You can swap the butter for oil if you are making it ahead of time and want to avoid a dry cake, but the flavour won’t be quite as good.
• Do not open the door to the oven until specified bake time.
• Insert a cake tester into the cake, if it comes out clean the cake is done.

How to Store Bundt Cakes

To keep this cake moist, protect it by covering it with plastic wrap or placing it in an airtight container. You can store it at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.

It is important to note that refrigerating the cake can potentially lead to it drying out, particularly because this cake contains butter.

If you don’t anticipate consuming the cake within three days of baking, you can preserve its freshness by wrapping it tightly and storing it in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two months.

Thaw at room temperature for about 4-6 hours when you are ready to serve.

About the Ingredients for Spiced Rum Bundt Cake

Eggs – For the best results, start with room temperature eggs!

Butter –It is recommended to use unsalted butter if possible. However, if you only have salted butter, you can still use it by reducing the amount of additional salt by half.

Sugar – Just plain old white granulated sugar.

Flour – If you don’t have cake flour on hand, you can use a combination of all-purpose flour and cornstarch to achieve the same fluffiness that cake flour provides. To make your own cake flour substitute, start by measuring out your flour and then removing 3 tablespoons. Next, add back in 3 tablespoons of cornstarch. Finally, sift your flour twice to ensure it’s light and airy like cake flour. Remember to spoon and level both flours when measuring to avoid ending up with a dense cake.

Baking powder – Make sure it is active and fresh so the cake leavens properly.

Salt – Halve the salt if you use salted butter.

Zest – The fresh citrus zest balances out the heaviness of the rum in the best way. You can skip on it but for the best flavour, use it.

Milk – You can use any type of milk, but whole milk will provide the best flavour. Make sure it is room temperature.

Rum – I used Bacardi Black Spiced Rum, but you can use any spiced rum that you like.

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How to Make Spiced Rum Bundt Cake

Yields: 14 Servings | Prep time: 15 Minutes | Cook time: 35-40 Minutes

Ingredients:

• ⅔ Cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¼ Cups sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2 ¼ Cups Cake Flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange zest
• ¼ cup whole milk, room temperature
• ¼ Cup Spiced Rum

For the Rum Glaze:

• ⅓ Cup butter, melted
• 2 ¼ Cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 Tablespoons Bacardi Black Spiced Rum

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 9 inch bundt pan. Set aside.

Using a stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar.

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until combined.

Beat in the rum, milk and the orange zest.

Using a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, until combined and smooth.

Scoop the batter into the prepared bundt pan.

Bake in the oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow to cool for about 30 minutes on the counter before removing from the pan, and placing over a wire rack to cool completely.

Make sure to place an extra tray underneath the wire rack to catch extra glaze that drips off the cake.

Using a large bowl and whisk, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and rum until smooth and creamy.

Gradually pour the rum glaze over the cake and allow the excess glaze to drip onto the tray.

Once the glaze has hardened slightly you can serve and enjoy!