Bicardi Rum Cake
This is such a delicious, easy and crowd pleasing cake. The flavors meld well after a day or two and it freezes very well so is a great make-ahead to have on hand for unexpected company, but I bet it wont last long enough.
This is such a delicious, easy and crowd pleasing cake. The flavors meld well after a day or two and it freezes very well so is a great make-ahead to have on hand for unexpected company, but I bet it wont last long enough.
- Carbohydrate 1077.8821 g
- Cholesterol 8956.26 mg
- Fat 588.90763 g
- Fiber 14.1980003619194 g
- Protein 306.388 g
- Saturated Fat 196.8481267595 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Recipe (3572g)
- Sodium 8216.72275 mg
- Sugar 1063.68409963808 g
- Trans Fat 57.2463277551001 g
- Calories 11154 calories
Step-by-step
- Cake: Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Grease and flour 12-cup Bundt pan.
- Sprinkle nuts on bottom of pan.
- Combine all cake ingredients.
- Beat for 2 minutes on high with electric mixer.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 hour.
- Cool in pan.
- Invert on serving plate.
- Prick top with fork.
- Drizzle glaze over top of cake.
- Use brush or spoon to put extra dripping back on cake.
- Glaze: Melt butter in saucepan.
- Stir in water and sugar.
- Boil 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Remove from heat and stir in rum.
- Note: The rum will cause steam.
- Be careful not to burn yourself.
Dietary Swaps
Standard boxed cake mixes contain wheat flour and dairy derivatives, but gluten-free flour blends substitute directly at a one-to-one ratio when xanthan gum is present in the mix. Plant-based milk alternatives with higher fat contents, such as canned coconut milk, replace dairy milk without sacrificing the crumb structure. Vegetable oil functions adequately in place of melted butter within the batter itself, though butter remains necessary for the stovetop glaze.Baking and Glazing Technique
Baking requires a precise oven temperature of 325 degrees F to prevent the exterior from burning before the dense center sets. Pouring the hot sugar and rum glaze over a poked cake allows the liquid to penetrate deeply rather than pooling on the surface. Brushing dripping glaze back over the sides ensures even absorption across the entire 12-cup Bundt pan shape.Storage and Freezing Behaviour
Freezing preserves baked goods effectively when wrapped tightly in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil. Thawing frozen cakes overnight in the refrigerator maintains moisture levels before slicing. Flavor profiles actually improve after resting for 48 hours as the alcohol mellows into the crumb.
