HOLIDAY RUM & RAISIN CAKE

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Make and share this Holiday Rum & Raisin Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nanna D

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups golden raisins, chopped
1/4 cup light rum
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups butter, softened
2 3/4 cups sugar
5 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup cream

Steps:

  • Combine raisins and rum; cover and stand until rum is absorbed.
  • Stir together: flour, baking powder, salt. Blend butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a large bowl on low speed.
  • Beat on high speed for 5 minutes, scraping down sides often.
  • Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternatly with cream.
  • Stir in raisins and turn into baking pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake: 12 cup bundt pan - 70 to 80 minutes; or 2-6 cup bundt pan - 40 to 45 minutes.
  • This cake gets very brown on top. Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pans.
  • Brush with Rum & Butter Glaze.
  • Allow cake to absorb and repeat until glaze is used up.
  • GLAZE: Melt ½ cup butter in saucepan; add 1 cup sugar and ¼ cup water.
  • Boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in ½ cup rum. Cool slightly.

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