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aunt grace's rum cake

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Carol Thompson
Anderson, MO

I always knew it was something special when mom would make this. Around the holidays or when family was coming for a visit. When we were little we thought we were being so naughty because of the rum. Tons of good memories with this one.

(2 ratings)
yield 8 -10
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For aunt grace's rum cake

  • 3 c
    sifted flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • SIFT THESE 4 INGREDIENTS TOGETHER--2 TIMES
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 4
    eggs
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 2 tsp
    rum extract
  • RUM CAKE GLAZE
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/4 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • BRING TO BOIL- LET COOL TO WARM
  • WHEN WARM ADD THESE:
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 tsp
    rum extract

How To Make aunt grace's rum cake

  • 1
    Cream together butter and sugar, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each egg.
  • 2
    Add buttermilk alternately with dry ingredients.
  • 3
    Bake in slow oven 325 degrees for 1 hour (may take longer depending on your oven)in well greased & floured bundt pan.
  • 4
    Let cake cool slightly before turning out of the pan. Use pastry brush to apply glaze to slightly warm cake.

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