Best 7 Butter Rum Pound Cake Recipes

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Butter rum pound cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a moist, flavorful cake that is made with butter, rum, and sugar. The cake is then soaked in a rum glaze, which gives it a delicious and boozy flavor. Butter rum pound cake can be served plain or with a variety of toppings, such as whipped cream, ice cream, or fruit. If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, butter rum pound cake is the perfect choice. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a cake that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BUTTER-RUM POUND CAKE



Butter-Rum Pound Cake image

A shortcut because it begins with a mix, this pound cake is moist and full of seductive butter-rum flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup dark rum
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
4 eggs
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
2 teaspoons dark rum
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, sour cream, butter, 1/4 cup rum, the orange peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 seconds. Stir in 2 teaspoons rum. Spread over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Sprinkle with pecans. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BUTTER RUM POUND CAKE



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Ready-to-spread frosting flavored with rum extract makes this cake a goood nonalcoholic version of rum cake.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 eggs
2 teaspoons rum extract
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 1-lb container)
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 10x4-inch angel food (tube) cake pan or 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening (do not use cooking spray); lightly flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, pudding mix (dry), water, butter, eggs and 2 teaspoons rum extract with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 30 minutes. Turn pan upside down onto wire rack; remove pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 seconds. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon rum extract. Spread frosting over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Sprinkle pecans over top of cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

BUTTER RUM POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Butter Rum Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (about 6 3/4 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup spiced rum (such as Captain Morgan's)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons spiced rum (such as Captain Morgan's)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • To prepare cake, coat an 8 x 4 inch loaf pan with cooking spray; dust with 2 tablespoons flour.
  • Lightly spoon 1 1/2 cups flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring with a whisk until blended.
  • Place granulated sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 5 minutes).
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture and 1/2 cup rum alternately to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 50 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack. Run a knife around edges of pan; remove cake from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
  • To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar and 1 1/2 tablespoons rum, stirring until smooth. Drizzle glaze over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 148.9, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 26.6, Protein 2.9

GRILLED BUTTER-RUM POUND CAKE



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Dessert on the grill? You bet, when the coals are just right and you're ready for a simple indulgence!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 package (10 3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake
1/4 cup rum
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix sour cream and brown sugar; set aside.
  • Cut frozen pound cake into 8 slices. On each side, sprinkle with rum, spread with butter and press almonds onto butter. Place cake slices on grilling screen.
  • Grill cake uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat about 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. To serve, top cake with sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg

BUTTER-RUM POUND CAKE



Butter-Rum Pound Cake image

A shortcut because it begins with a mix, this pound cake is moist and full of seductive butter-rum flavor.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ butter recipe yellow cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup dark rum
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
4 eggs
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
2 teaspoons dark rum
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, sour cream, butter, 1/4 cup rum, the orange peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan.
  • Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 seconds. Stir in 2 teaspoons rum. Spread over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Sprinkle with pecans. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 22 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BUTTER-RUM POUND CAKE



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Categories     Egg

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® butter recipe yellow cake mix
1 box (4-serving size) vanilla instant pudding and pie filling mix
¾ cup water
1/3 cup sour cream
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup dark rum
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
4 eggs
½ cup Betty Crocker® Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
2 teaspoons dark rum
¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan or 10-inch angel food (tube) cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake mix, dry pudding mix, water, sour cream, butter, 1/4 cup rum, the orange peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread in pan. 2. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. 3. In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 seconds. Stir in 2 teaspoons rum. Spread over top of cake, allowing some to drizzle down side. Sprinkle with pecans. Store loosely covered.

GRILLED BUTTER-RUM POUND CAKE



Grilled Butter-Rum Pound Cake image

Dessert on the grill? You bet, when the coals are just right and you're ready for a simple indulgence!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 package (10 3/4 ounces) frozen pound cake
1/4 cup rum
1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. Mix sour cream and brown sugar; set aside.
  • Cut frozen pound cake into 8 slices. On each side, sprinkle with rum, spread with butter and press almonds onto butter. Place cake slices on grilling screen.
  • Grill cake uncovered 4 to 6 inches from medium heat about 5 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. To serve, top cake with sour cream mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg

Tips:

  • Use softened butter for a smooth and creamy batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a rich and decadent flavor.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate them evenly.
  • Alternately add the dry ingredients and the buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, to prevent overmixing.
  • Stir in the rum and vanilla extract for a boozy and flavorful cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven for a consistent and even bake.
  • Let the cake cool completely before glazing to allow the flavors to develop.
  • Make the glaze while the cake is cooling to save time.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake for a shiny and delicious finish.

Conclusion:

This Butter Rum Pound Cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich, buttery flavor, boozy rum undertones, and decadent glaze, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow the tips above to ensure that your cake turns out perfectly every time. Enjoy!

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