This Apple Rum Cake is a moist, tender cake loaded with fresh apples and a hint of dark rum. Perfect for fall or any time of year, it has a buttery crumb and a balance of sweet and tart flavors from the apples and rum. The sugar dusting on top adds a delightful crunch, while the optional powdered sugar makes it a beautiful dessert to serve at family gatherings or as an afternoon treat.
Preparation Time:
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Ingredients:
Baking apples (Honeycrisp or similar): 3 large (about 450 g)
Apple cider vinegar: 2 tsp (10 ml)
All-purpose flour: 1 cup (120 g)
Baking powder: 1 tsp (5 g)
Kosher salt: 1 tsp (5 g)
Unsalted butter, at room temperature: 1 stick (113 g)
White sugar: ½ cup (100 g)
Light brown sugar: 2 tbsp (25 g)
Large eggs: 2
Dark rum: 3 tbsp (45 ml)
Vanilla extract: ½ tsp (2.5 ml)
White sugar for topping: 3 tbsp (37 g)
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional): 1 tbsp (8 g)
Directions:
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