"This rum cake is made completely from scratch, has the most tender, moist crumb, and is drenched in rum flavor without being overpowering. Perfection!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups (248 grams) all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup (28 grams) cornstarch
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 1/2 cups (298 grams) granulated sugar
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3 tablespoons + 1/2 cup (99 grams) canola oil, divided
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(or one 3.4-ounce package of instant vanilla pudding)
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4 eggs
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3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
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3/4 cup (180 ml) dark rum
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter
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1 1/2 cups (298 grams) granulated sugar
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1/4 cup (60 ml) water
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Pinch of salt
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1/2 cup (120 ml) dark rum