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sliced caramel rum bundt cake
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Caramel Rum Bundt Cake

This caramel rum bundt cake topped with a homemade caramel sauce is soft & buttery with a beautiful rum flavor. 
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings12 slices
Coursebundt cake, cake
CuisineAmerican
AuthorSloane

Ingredients

For the Rum Bundt Cake:

  • 300 g all-purpose flour
  • 430 g granulated sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 140 g unsalted butter, cubed, room temp
  • 125 g neutral oil
  • 90 g whole milk, room temp
  • 90 g plain greek yogurt, room temp
  • 4 eggs
  • 140 g rum
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla

For the Syrup:

  • 30 g rum
  • 28 g unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 50 g sugar
  • pinch of salt

For the Caramel Sauce:

  • 100 g granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 42 g unsalted butter, room temp
  • 56 g heavy cream, lukewarm
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

For the Rum Bundt Cake:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). 
  • Melt one tablespoon of butter in a small bowl, then use a pastry brush to spread the butter all over the bundt pan. Add a tablespoon of flour to the pan and shake it to evenly coat the inside. 
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the flour, sugar baking powder, salt, butter, and oil. Mix until fully combined. 
  • Mix in the milk and yogurt until just combined. 
  • Then, add in one egg at a time, mixing between each addition. 
  • Lastly, mix in the rum and vanilla until fully combined. 
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared bundt pan and bake for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. 
  • Towards the end of the bake time, make the syrup.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for just 5 minutes (no more!) then loosen the edges with a knife and immediately turn out onto a cooling rack. 
  • While still warm, brush the syrup all over the cake.

For the Syrup:

  • Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, turn heat down to low, stop stirring, and simmer for 6 minutes. 
  • Brush on warm bundt cake.

For the Caramel Sauce:

  • In a small saucepan, whisk together the sugar, salt, and water. Heat over medium high heat, swirling (not stirring) often to encourage even cooking. When it comes to a boil reduce heat to medium.
  • When the color turns an even medium amber color remove from heat and add the butter one tablespoon at a time, whisking to combine. Whisk in the heavy cream and vanilla.
  • Allow to cool for a few minutes before pouring into a bowl to cool completely.
  • Drizzle on bundt cake when ready to serve. 

Notes

  • Golden rum is best for baking, but you can use any type that you have on hand.
  • Read my tips above on how to ensure that your bundt cake pops out the pan perfectly!
  • Be sure to brush the syrup on the bundt cake while still warm so it will fully absorb.
  • Store this cake in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 49g | Vitamin A: 598IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg
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