Follow these steps for perfect results
Pecans
finely chopped
All-purpose flour
unbleached
Sugar
Baking powder
Salt
Milk
Orange juice
Vegetable oil
Eggs
lightly beaten
Orange zest
freshly grated
Dark rum
Unsalted butter
softened
Brown sugar
packed
Water
Dark rum
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan.
Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly in the bottom of the pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, orange juice, vegetable oil, eggs, orange zest, and rum.
Make a well in the dry ingredients and add the wet ingredients.
Mix until just combined.
Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
Bake for 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
For the glaze, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
Stir in brown sugar and water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in rum.
Invert the cake onto a serving plate.
Pierce the top of the cake all over with a skewer.
Pour the glaze slowly and evenly over the cake, allowing it to absorb completely.
Expert advice for the best results
For a more intense rum flavor, soak the cake in additional rum after baking.
Ensure the cake is completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made 1-2 days in advance.
Serve on a decorative cake stand.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Garnish with fresh berries.
Compliments the rum flavor
Enhances the sweetness.
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