Homemade Butter Rum Cake

Name: Homemade Butter Rum Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup(130g) finelychopped pecans; 3 cups (375g)all-purpose flour(spooned & leveled); 2and 1/2 teaspoonsbaking powder; 1and 1/2 teaspoonssalt; 1 and 1/2 cups (340g)unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 1/2 cup(100g)granulated sugar; zest from1/2orange (about 1Tbsp); 5largeeggs, at room temperature; 1/2 cup(120g) full fatsour cream, at room temperature*; 2 teaspoonspure vanilla extract; 1/2 cup(120ml)rum or spiced rum*; 1/2 cup (120ml) milk, at room temperature; Butter Rum Icing:; 3 Tablespoons (43g) unsalted butter; 2 Tablespoons (30ml) rum or spiced rum*; 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; small pinch of salt (a bit less than 1/8 teaspoon); 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

55m

Total Time

1h 10m

This decadent butter rum cake is made with finely chopped pecans, all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, brown sugar, and a hint of orange zest. The rich and moist texture comes from eggs, sour cream, and a generous amount of rum. Topped with a sweet and buttery glaze, it's a dessert to savor.