Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 cup shredded coconut
For the Rum Syrup:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions:
1. Preparation:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan to ensure easy removal of the cake later.
2. Cake Batter:
In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Finally, fold in the rum, vanilla extract, coconut extract, and shredded coconut.
3. Baking:
Pour the prepared batter evenly into the bundt pan. Bake for about 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
4. Preparing the Rum Syrup:
While the cake is baking, prepare the rum syrup. In a small saucepan, combine the butter, water, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the rum and coconut extract.
5. Finishing the Cake:
Once the cake is done baking, allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, invert it onto a wire rack. Using a skewer, poke holes all over the surface of the cake. Slowly brush the rum syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak in fully.
6. Serving:
Let the cake cool completely before serving. For an extra touch, sprinkle additional shredded coconut on top before slicing.
Conclusion:
This Coconut Rum Cake is a rich and flavorful dessert, perfect for special occasions or a weekend indulgence. Its moist texture and tropical hints of coconut and rum make it a show-stopping treat. You can easily adjust the recipe to suit your preferences by tweaking the amount of rum or coconut. Enjoy!
