BROWN SUGAR POUND CAKE WITH RUM

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F.
• Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
• Cream butter and slowly add sugar to the soft butter.
• Beat, till very light and fluffy.
• Add eggs, one at the time, beating well after each addition.
• Add vanilla.
• Combine dry ingredients.
• Add to butter alternating with the milk.
• End with the flour mix.
• Fill in prepared pan.
• Bake for 1 hour and 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean.
• Cool cake completely; then remove from pan.
• Tip: At this stage, you might want to wrap the cake in plastic wrap and let it rest for a day, as this will make it moister.
• For the sauce, combine cream, butter, sugar, corn syrup and rum in a sauce pan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, whisking occasionally.
• Cover and continue to boil for 1 minute to wash down the sugar crystals from the side.
• Wash the sides with a wet brush to clear off all sugar.
• Uncover and boil for 3-4 minutes without stirring.
• Cool lightly and drizzle over cake.