buttered rum pound cake

Houston, TX
Updated on Sep 5, 2013

Quick to make and alcohol free. The taste of buttery rum cake without the usual soaking process. Great cake that was passed to me by a dear friend.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 6 medium eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons butter flavoring
  • RUM GLAZE
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 pound sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons rum extract
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg

How To Make buttered rum pound cake

  • Step 1
    Cream shortening gradually adding sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, on at a time, beating after each. Beat 8 minutes at medium speed. Sift flour, soda and salt. Add to shortening mixture alternately with buttermilk. Stir in flavorings. Bake at 325 in greased, floured 10 inch tube pan for 1 1/2 hours. Pour glaze on while cake is hot.
  • Step 2
    For Rum Glaze: Melt the quarter cup butter and mix with milk. powdered sugar, rum extract and nutmeg.

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Category: Cakes
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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