Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Beat in the flour mixture alternately with 1 cup water, mixing just until incorporated.
- Spread into prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1/2 cup butter.
- Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat, and stir in rum.
- Pour hot syrup over hot pound cake.
- Let soak for 20 minutes.
- Served with Ice cream or whipped cream and you've got a winner!
- 10-12 servings
- Note: If you do not want the Rum Syrup then here is a recipe for
- Caramel Icing:
- Melt 1/2 stick real butter over low heat; add 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar and 1/4 cup milk.
- Heat until almost boiling.
- Remove from heat and cool 10 min.
- Add 1/2 tsp vanilla.
- Beat in 2 cups sifted confectioners sugar until smooth.
- Cool 5 minutes and spoon on warm cake.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 848.97 Kcal (3554 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 268 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 29.78g | 46% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 138.68mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 31.97mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 133.25mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 134.5g | 45% | |
| Sugars | 98.82g | 395% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.32g | 5% | |
| Protein | 7g | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.3mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 49.4mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 356.39 Kcal (1492 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 112.51 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 12.5g | 46% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 58.22mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 13.42mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 55.94mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbs | 56.46g | 45% | |
| Sugars | 41.48g | 395% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.56g | 5% | |
| Protein | 2.94g | 14% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.1mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 20.7mg | 5% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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