Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Butter Rum Sauce

Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Butter Rum Sauce

Moist and flavorful pumpkin cake with butter sauce flavored with rum extract.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

    300 g

  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar

    165 g

  • 5 large eggs

    at room temperature

  • 1 cup vegetable oil

    218 g

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

    6.3 g

  • 2 cups pumpkin purée

    450 g

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

    360 g

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder

    18 g

  • 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

    7.8 g

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

    3.9 g

  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg

    2.64 g

  • 1 teaspoonsalt

    5.6 g

  • 1 cup unsalted butter

    226 g

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

    300 g

  • 12 oz evaporated milk
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

    8.4 g

  • 1 tsp rum extract

    4 g

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat 325 degrees F. Spray your bundt pan with non-stick spray, toss some flour around the edges and set aside.

  2. 2

    Combine ingredients in a medium saucepan. Stir and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before pouring over your bundt cake.

Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Butter Rum Sauce

Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Butter Rum Sauce

4.9(25)

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About this Recipe

Craving a comforting dessert that truly captures the essence of autumn? This Pumpkin Bundt Cake with its rich Butter Rum Sauce delivers a decadent experience perfect for any gathering.

What sets this cake apart is the combination of sweet, warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg that beautifully complement the pumpkin purée, ensuring a deeply flavored and moist pumpkin cake. The star, however, is the butter rum sauce, infusing every bite with a luxurious, aromatic finish thanks to real rum extract.

Prepare for a truly satisfying dessert. You'll discover a moist and tender cake crumb, bursting with the sweet, earthy notes of pumpkin balanced by fragrant spices. The butter rum sauce cascades over the cake, adding an extra layer of richness and a subtle, warm rum aroma that evokes cozy evenings. Each slice offers a harmonious blend of sweetness and spice, making it an irresistible treat that feels both familiar and special.

Customization & Variations

  • For an alternative flavor profile, consider swapping out some of the cinnamon for a touch of cardamom or allspice in the cake batter.
  • If you prefer a less intense rum flavor in the sauce, you can reduce the amount of rum extract slightly.
  • While the recipe calls for evaporated milk in the sauce, you could experiment with heavy cream for an even richer consistency, though it would alter the traditional flavor slightly.

This Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Butter Rum Sauce is ideal for fall holidays, family dinners, or simply as an impressive centerpiece for a cozy weekend dessert. Serve slices warm to let the rich sauce truly shine.

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