GLAZED SPICED RUM POUND CAKES

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My recipe makes two loaf-sized treats, perfect for sharing. The spiced rum flavor really comes through in both the cake and the glaze. -Christine Russell, Littleton, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 loaves (16 pieces each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
5 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup spiced rum
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons spiced rum
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 9x5-in. loaf pans. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in rum and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Spoon batter into prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine sugar, butter, water and rum. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat; drizzle over warm cakes. Sprinkle with pecans. Cool completely on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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