Classic Rum Cake Recipe

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
• 4 large eggs
• ½ cup (120 ml) dark or golden rum
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (for the bottom of the pan)

For the Rum Glaze:

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
• ¼ cup (60 ml) water
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• ½ cup (120 ml) dark rum
• Pinch of salt

Instructions