Delicious Cinnamon-Walnut Bundt Cake Recipe

Delicious Cinnamon-Walnut Bundt Cake Recipe

Spicy Rum Bundt Cake: Unleash the Magic of Your Bundt Pan!

Bake up some boozy goodness with this easy Spicy Rum Bundt Cake recipe. It's a heavenly treat with a touch of spice and a hint of rum in the glaze. Ready to get started? Here's what you'll need:

Yield: 10 servingsDifficulty: EasyTotal: 1 hr, plus 1 hr 45 mins cooling time

Ingredients (17)

For the cake:

• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 2 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 cups cake flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 2 1/2 sticks (10 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for coating the pan
• 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 6 large eggs, at room temperature
• 3/4 cup sour cream, at room temperature

For the glaze (optional):

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted, plus more as needed
• 1/4 cup light rum
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (1/4 stick)
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

For the cake:

1. Heat your oven to 350°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Generously coat a 12-cup Bundt pan with butter; set aside.
2. Combine the brown sugar, walnuts, and cinnamon in a small bowl; set aside. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together into a medium bowl; set aside.
3. Combine the measured butter and granulated sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until well blended, about 2 minutes. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle with a rubber spatula. Return the mixer to medium speed and mix until light in color and aerated, about 4 minutes more.
4. Turn the mixer to low and add the vanilla. Add the eggs 1 at a time, letting each completely incorporate before adding the next. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl and the paddle with the rubber spatula.
5. Add the reserved flour mixture, turn the mixer to low, and mix just until smooth. Add the sour cream and mix just until incorporated. Add the reserved brown sugar mixture and mix just until incorporated.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 to 65 minutes.
7. Remove the cake to a wire rack and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Turn the cake out onto the wire rack and cool completely. Meanwhile, make the glaze (if you're using it).

For the glaze (optional):

1. Combine all of the ingredients except the vanilla in a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisking until the sugar dissolves, and bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer until slightly syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla, and let cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
2. Rewhisk the glaze and drizzle it over the top of the cake (if the glaze seems too thin, add sifted powdered sugar by the tablespoon until it reaches the desired consistency). Let sit until the glaze sets, about 30 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

Beverage pairing: 1999 Hetszolo Tokaji Aszu 3 Puttonyos, Hungary. A glass of heavenly botrytis-affected Tokaji from Hungary would be the perfect match for this spicy cake. Its notes of dried caramel, orange peel, and honey complement the nutty and spice-box nuances of this dessert.

Bonus: Want to discover more ways to put your Bundt pan to work? Check out these creative ideas:

1. Patio Planter: Give new life to old kitchen items and turn your Bundt pan into a charming patio planter!
2. Pineapple Upside-Down Bundt Cake: Make a unique ring-shaped Pineapple Upside-Down Cake instead of the usual square pan.
3. Moist Coconut Bundt Cake: Use the Bundt pan to create a visually appealing Moist Coconut Bundt Cake with cream cheese frosting.
4. Bundt Pan Chicken: Transform your Bundt pan into a roasting vessel for flavorful chicken and vegetables.
5. Creative Serving Dish: Use your Bundt pan as a unique serving dish for salads, fruit arrangements, or even a centerpiece for desserts.

Mix ounces of walnuts into the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture for the cake. After baking, the ready Bundt cake can be drizzled with the botrytis-infused glaze for an extra layer of flavor. If you prefer a different dessert, consider using the Bundt pan to create a Pineapple Upside-Down Bundt Cake or a Moist Coconut Bundt Cake.

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