Pumpkin Raisin Rum Bundt Cake With Butter Rum Glaze Recipe

Indulge in the warm spices and comforting flavors of fall with this decadent Pumpkin Raisin Rum Bundt Cake! This moist and dense cake is bursting with pumpkin spice, enhanced by the subtle sweetness of raisins and a kick of rum. Easily customizable, you can swap raisins for walnuts or pecans and skip the glaze for a simple dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy night in, this cake only gets better with time!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 680.9 kcal
Protein 14g
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Ingredients for Pumpkin Raisin Rum Bundt Cake With Butter Rum Glaze

  • All Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • Salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
  • 4 large eggs
  • White Sugar
  • Pumpkin Puree
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter (for glaze)
  • ½ cup milk (plus 2 tablespoons for glaze)
  • Dark Rum
  • 1 cup raisins (or chopped walnuts/pecans)
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum (plus 2 tablespoons for glaze)
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • Water

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How to Make Pumpkin Raisin Rum Bundt Cake With Butter Rum Glaze

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position oven rack to the second-lowest position.
  2. Generously grease and flour a bundt pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice, and 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest. Set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, beat 4 large eggs until light and fluffy.
  5. Gradually beat in 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar until well combined.
  6. Beat in 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree and ½ cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter until thoroughly combined.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup milk and 2 tablespoons dark rum.
  8. Add the dry ingredients and the wet ingredients alternately to the pumpkin mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  9. Stir in 1 cup raisins (or chopped walnuts/pecans).
  10. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  11. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  13. While the cake cools, prepare the glaze:
  14. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons dark rum, and 2 tablespoons milk.
  15. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until smooth and glossy (about 3 minutes).
  16. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  17. Drizzle the glaze over the completely cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped nuts (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

294g

Fat

69g

Carbs

36g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pumpkin Raisin Rum Bundt Cake With Butter Rum Glaze?

Pumpkin Raisin Rum Bundt Cake With Butter Rum Glaze takes about 105 minutes from start to finish — roughly 25 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pumpkin Raisin Rum Bundt Cake With Butter Rum Glaze?

Pumpkin Raisin Rum Bundt Cake With Butter Rum Glaze has approximately 680.9 calories per serving, with about 14 g protein, 36 g carbohydrates and 35 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pumpkin Raisin Rum Bundt Cake With Butter Rum Glaze?

The key ingredients for Pumpkin Raisin Rum Bundt Cake With Butter Rum Glaze are All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Salt, Baking Soda, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Orange Zest. See the full list with measurements above.

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