RUM-RAISIN POUND CAKE

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Categories     Cake     Rum     Fruit     Brunch     Dessert     Bake     Raisin     Party     Bon Appétit     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups brown raisins
2 1/4 cups sifted all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups (2 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 2/3 cups sugar
5 large eggs
7 tablespoons dark rum
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 12-cup Bundt pan. Toss raisins with 2 tablespoons flour in small bowl. Combine remaining flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl until light. Add 1 2/3 cups sugar and beat until fluffy. Add eggs 2 at a time, beating after each addition until well blended. Beat in 6 tablespoons rum and vanilla. Mix in flour mixture. Fold in raisin mixture. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until top is golden and tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in pan on rack 10 minutes. Turn out cake onto rack and cool completely.
  • Stir powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon rum in bowl until smooth. Mix in cream. Spoon over cake. Let stand until glaze is set, about 30 minutes.

Diane Tion
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This cake is amazing! It's moist and flavorful, and the rum and raisins are the perfect touch.


Jamshaid Saab
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of rum and raisins. It's a perfect dessert for a party or a special occasion.


Nyamdorj Ganzorig
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.


Matthew Moodley
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This recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Reichen Chua
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Leana Fozeu
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This cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred it if it was a little lighter and fluffier.


Mapaseka Dyasi
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins, but I really enjoyed this cake. The rum flavor is really nice and the cake is very moist.


Saqib Mahmood joyia Mahmood joyia
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love how the rum and raisins complement each other.


Anayat Nasar
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I love the rum flavor in this cake! It's not too overpowering, but it's definitely there. The raisins are also a nice touch.


Ahmad Ansari YT
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This pound cake is really easy to make and it turns out perfectly every time. I've made it for parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.


Jilani Mia
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This cake is dense and moist, with a lovely boozy flavor. The raisins add a nice chewy texture and sweetness. I would definitely make this cake again.


Mdnwdut Mdnwdut
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This rum raisin pound cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of sweet raisins and boozy rum. It's the perfect cake for a special occasion or just a regular afternoon snack.