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Homemade Rum Cake
Rich, boozy cake soaked in rum syrup with walnuts and vanilla pudding for extra moisture and flavor.
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(121 reviews on Brown Eyed Baker)
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Prep time30 min
Bake time50 min
Total time80 min
Makes12
Ingredients
1
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
2
1¾ cups all-purpose flour
3
¼ cup cornstarch
4
4 teaspoons baking powder
5
1 teaspoon kosher salt
6
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
7
1½ cups granulated sugar
8
3 tablespoons canola oil
9
½ cup canola oil
10
3.4 ounce instant vanilla pudding package (or ⅔ cup homemade pudding mix)
11
4 eggs
12
¾ cup whole milk
13
¾ cup dark rum
14
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
15
¾ cup unsalted butter
16
1½ cups granulated sugar
17
¼ cup water
18
Pinch of salt
19
½ cup dark rum
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