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Applesauce Rum Raisin Bundt Cake

This Applesauce Rum Raisin Bundt Cake is a slice of delightfulness, perfect on a cold winter’s day. It brings warm spices, and a moist bite, along with flavors of applesauce and rum with plump and juicy raisins with each slice. The Rum Sugar Glaze elevates this dessert with a creamy hint of rum that is reminiscent of a melted ice cream drizzle, for the perfect balance.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 485 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp cloves
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp Nature’s Flavors Organic Rum Flavor Extract
  • 3/4 cup cinnamon applesauce
  • 1/2 cup milk I used almond milk
  • 1 cup butter I used plant butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup raisins floured with all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 tsp Nature’s Flavors Organic Rum Flavor Extract
  • 2 tbsp water or milk plus extra for desired consistency

Disclaimer:

Nutritional Information is provided as a courtesy only and should be viewed as an estimate. Ingredients can vary with brands and size and Inspiration Apron makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ / 176℃ and spray or grease a bundt pan. (I used a silicone budnt pan, and sprayed mine with a butter flavor non-stick cooking spray.)
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and all spices, then set aside.
  • In a small bowl, add rum flavor extract, applesauce, and milk. Stir together and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs and mix on medium speed until about one minute longer.
  • Beginning and ending with flour mixture, add alternatively with milk mixture until well incorporated.
  • Fold in floured raisins into cake batter.
  • Batter will be thick, so it will need to be scooped into your bundt pan.
  • I used a silicone Bundt pan, so I placed it on top of a baking sheet for stability before adding batter.
  • Bake at 350℉ / 176℃ in center of oven for 55 min to 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick comes out clean when inserted. (NOTE: Metal pans will take less time, my silicone Bundt pan needed the full 1 hour and 10 minutes to bake.)
  • Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cooling rack.
  • Optional: Lightly brush warm cake with a spiced rum (I used about 1-2 tablespoons.) Let cake cool completely before adding Rum Sugar Glaze.
  • Add all glaze ingredients to a medium bowl and whisk vigorously till a creamy glaze in made.
  • Add 1/2 tsp of water at a time to achieve consistency desired. (You do want it somewhat thick for a beautiful white pour.)
  • Use a large spoon to pour on glaze. Start at middle top and let it slide down for an even coverage.
  • Glaze will start to harden after 20 minutes, so apply to cake within 5 minutes and serve cake after glaze has hardened.

Nutrition

Calories: 485kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 5.3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 340mgFiber: 9.5gSugar: 59g
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