Easy Rum Apple Cake
A warm, heartwarming slice of nostalgia that’s perfect for autumn gatherings, featuring a delightful mix of apples and rum.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 3–4 medium apples, peeled and chopped
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract.
- Mix in the milk and dark rum until combined.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing on low speed to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in the chopped apples gently with a spatula.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and level it out.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm with powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent touch. Wrap the cake tightly to freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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