Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Rum Cake Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Rum Cake Recipe is a moist and spiced recipe, which is made with pumpkin puree and spiced rum. It’s the perfect fall dessert, ready in about 1 hour.

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Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Rum Cake Recipe Ingredients

For the Cake:

• Nonstick cooking spray (for the pan)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for the pan)
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (plus more for serving)
• 3/4 cup boiling water

For the Rum Syrup:

• 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup spiced rum
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Maple Whipped Cream:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup

How To Make Pioneer Woman Pumpkin Rum Cake

1. Prep the oven and pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Thoroughly grease and flour a 10-cup bundt pan.
2. Combine the cake ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla, maple extract, and eggs. In a saucepan, melt the butter, then stir in the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and boiling water.
3. Mix the batter: Pour the hot pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until just combined. Slowly stir in the buttermilk mixture until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
4. Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until a cake tester or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Make the rum syrup: While the cake bakes, combine the butter, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and carefully stir in the rum and vanilla.
6. Soak the cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-12 minutes. Carefully invert it onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Use a skewer to poke holes all over the top and sides of the warm cake. Slowly and gradually pour the rum syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak in.
7. Whip the cream and serve: In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and maple syrup until soft peaks form. Serve slices of the soaked rum cake with a dollop of maple whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

Recipe Tips

• How do I get the most moist cake? The key is the rum syrup soak. Poking holes all over the warm cake allows the buttery syrup to penetrate deep into the crumb, making it incredibly moist and flavorful. Also, be careful not to overmix the batter.
• How do I keep my bundt cake from sticking? Be very thorough when preparing your pan. Use nonstick spray or softened butter to grease every nook and cranny, then dust it with flour, tapping out any excess. This creates a nonstick barrier.
• Can I make this without a bundt pan? Yes. You can bake this cake in a 9×13-inch pan. The baking time may be slightly shorter, so start checking for doneness around the 35-40 minute mark.
• Why poke holes in the cake? Poking holes all over the warm cake creates channels for the rum syrup to seep into, ensuring that the entire cake, not just the outside, becomes saturated with the delicious, buttery syrup.

What To Serve With Pumpkin Rum Cake

This rich, moist cake is a fantastic dessert on its own, but it’s even better with:

• A hot cup of coffee or a latte
• A scoop of vanilla bean ice cream
• A drizzle of caramel sauce

How To Store Pumpkin Rum Cake

Refrigerate: Because of the whipped cream topping, it’s best to store the cake in the refrigerator. Store the cake and whipped cream in separate airtight containers for up to 4 days. Room Temperature: If serving without the whipped cream, the cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Pumpkin Rum Cake Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 360 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 14g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Sodium: 350mg

Nutrition information is estimated per serving and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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