The BEST Rum Cake Recipe

[@Mark723]

John huffing a rum cake is quite preppy. This cake freezes beautifully - the second round of glaze will bring the thawed cake back to the land of the living, and no one will be the wiser. My grandmother's recipe called for finely chopped walnuts sprinkled in the bottom of the pan before adding the cake batter, and it was always a winner. Thanks, John, for all that you do for your community. Cheers!

[@beckymiller6931]

That cake turned out perfecto! Love your baking tips as welll!

[@culturedpurl4470]

thank you for your tip! I had wanted to bake ahead for Christmas gift giving and wondered if I could freeze~ I wasnt certain when to put the run sauce on.. I will pour it on later, Happy Baking!

[@laurabenson1278]

That's moving to the top of the list of Preppy Kitchen recipes I want to try. Looks amazing.

[@catherineg9943]

“Thank you🙏🏻, for the ‘tips’✨concerning…🤷🏼‍♀️’how to freeze/revive’ the ‘Rum🥃’ cake properly😊; AND for providing your Grandmother’s ‘little addition’, to HER ‘Rum Cake🥮’ recipe💕!!😃” Catherine, Florida ✌🏻❤️👊🏻 “Peace, Love and Respect”!!

[@ronalddevine9587]

John, not only are your recipes great, but you are very precise in your directions and quite entertaining. NEVER CHANGE. 😊

[@analystduelist571]

Getting a digital scale for measuring flour is one of the best kitchen decisions I've ever made.

[@ginrobi01]

Same! I never really understood the difference until I did. Breads, cakes, and cookies turn out so much better!!

[@mrsseebeck2]

My mother made rum cakes, she ALWAYS used more rum than the recipe called for. Quite delicious 😋

[@dddwww1948]

He explains every detail, but not in overwhelming way. 😂😂😂thanks👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@cherylcalac8485]

How did you know that I just bought some rum? Now I know where to use it - thanks for this unique cake.❣️

[@delilahboa]

Same!

[@pennylane428]

I love a caramelized crust, so I butter the pan thoroughly and then shake super fine sugar throughout and it gives it a wonderful crust.

[@catherineg9943]

“What a WONDERFUL ‘TIP’😉!!❤️‍🔥” “Thank you🙏🏻’, VERY much😊!!”✨💕 Catherine, Florida ✌🏻❤️👊🏻 “Peace, Love and Respect”!!

[@bec8595]

I do this too!! I love to do it with sweet bread too!! Sugar and cinnamon is my fave!!❤

[@Cookingchi_recipes]

My candid advice for everyone is to get a digital scale or measuring cups. BTW, I love your videos.

[@WayneMedhurst]

It's so good to see a rum cake not using a packet mix! Which is very typical in the US. I will definitely try this recipe in the near future and give my thoughts.

[@lydiae.robles7580]

Thanks!

[@Kingcj2001]

I bake rum cake every year for Christmas. Normally, I brown the butter while steeping a cinnamon stick in it. A little hit of spice and the nuttiness just add an extra oomph of flavor. Typically, I use all purpose, but I'm certainly taking notes to use cake flour now.

[@monil4379]

I went to the Cayman Islands and have been obsessed w rum cakes ever since. I developed a recipe and have been using it to make variations. Everybody’s favorite so far is pineapple, can’t wait to try it with this recipe!

[@rosiea9693]

This cake looks wonderful! When I butter and flour a Bundt, I put the prepped Bundt in the fridge so the butter doesn’t pool. This also allows me to prepare the pan before mixing it batter.

[@catherineg9943]

“What a WONDERFUL ‘TIP’😉!!❤️‍🔥” “Thank you🙏🏻’, VERY much😊!!”✨💕 Catherine, Florida ✌🏻❤️👊🏻 “Peace, Love and Respect”!!

[@jjellii1228]

I use the homemade goop to coat my Bundt and cake pans, it’s equal parts of flour, oil and crisco, mix it all together and keep it in a jar in my pantry. When baking a cake I just brush it in the pan with a pastry brush

[@RottenInDenmarkOrginal]

Gross!

[@jjellii1228]

@@RottenInDenmarkOrginalRUDE!

[@cieloescarlata2710]

Gracias John por tan exquisita torta! La voy a hacer ya que en Venezuela tenemos uno de los mejores rones del mundo. Un gran abrazo para ti y tu hermosa familia ❤️🇻🇪❤️

[@delilahboa]

Oh, my, days that looks good!….. we have just got back from the store a few hours ago with a bottle of Pineapple and Coconut Spiced Rum, I have a feeling some is headed this cakes way! Thanks John…..come on 5 million! x❤x

[@figmo397]

My Grandmom's friend used to make a whisky cake that was a lot like your rum cake. I definitely want to try your recipe, both with dark rum and with whisky.

[@tebec3624]

Excellent interpretation of a Caribbean classic! I grew up eating fully soaked rum cake ( as do all Caribbean kids, lol). Typically a couple of bottles are used since it's usually made for holidays and a lot of the alcohol bakes out in the hot oven. But I will definitely pass on your rum glaze idea!!

[@koalasez1200]

Great timing! I’ve been making the same rum cake since 1972 and in recent years have fled the prepackaged/processed ingredients approach in most things (cake mix & pudding mix in this case). My brother made a special request so I gave in and made him the old version 😖. Boy oh boy I could taste and smell those ‘chemicals’. Thank you for sharing!! Gotta have that glaze!! Yum 🥰. PS - I always cover with cling wrap and let it “sit” for three days before serving).

[@Laviena14]

Hi John! I love your recipes. They turn out absolutely delicious. The little tips you give go a long way in baking the perfect cake. Thank you!

[@LWeesdom]

@John this is theeee Best RUM cake recipe out on the web. I make this every time for the Holiday's thanks so much!!!! Cannot wait to buy your cook book for my gift!!

[@georgegoodwin9722]

I now use a technique found in one of my recipes: give the cake 10 minutes in the pan, inverted it, pour the syrup into the pan and return the cake to the pan! Really soaks in!

[@cindyalam7490]

I like what you said when talking about which rum to use: "Not Plastic Jug!!"

[@mdc2312]

John, your cooking tips are second to none! I've been on board for a year, and I can definitely say I'm a better cook for watching. Thanks for your instruction/teaching!❤

[@chimbukachibangulula5635]

Rum makes everything better 😋

[@judysadowsky2186]

John, cake looks delicious. You are a great teacher and a wonderful person. I must let you know: your peach recipe is a hit in my home. I have made over fifteen cakes this year for friends and family. Thank you for sharing with us your delicious recipes.

[@DEEP_STATE]

John, could you show us how to make rum raisin ice cream? I’d be most grateful!

[@monifa3605]

How did you know I was planning my Xmas dinner menu & thinking about what to serve for dessert. And boom a "Preppy Kitchen"episode pops up. I made a butter rum cake like 2 Xmas ago but I never say no to a "Preppy Kitchen" recipe. It's on the menu 💕

[@ReginaRibaudo]

I love Tortola rum cakes. I can’t wait to try this. Yummy 🤤

[@pamchamberlin6703]

I use a fairly stiff bristled pastry brush and soft butter or margarine to grease a Bundt pan. It gets in all the ridges. Then dust with flour.

[@CarBoH42]

Love the video, cake looks A-mazing! Thanks as always! ❤

[@pandoraeeris7860]

You should make a redrum cake for Halloween! It's like a rum cake, but also red velvet!

[@melissa197070]

Make it tonight! Thanks so much for an amazing recipe

[@monalisacampuzano1499]

I always look forward to your videos! The best.

[@heidid5275]

Now that’s a rum cake! Delicious. Ty, John .

[@veronicao.35]

I just did mine and I love it!!! Thanks for share !!!❤

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Mouth watering friend wow bless to you family much appreciated 👏

[@Lilythebadghost]

I love your recipes can you please make one for buttery croissants?

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video! I hope you and your family have a lovely day!

[@rosedookie2760]

Love rum cake, didn't bake one for awhile. Thank you for sharing

[@filomenacavallaro408]

Love your Rum Cake and it must be super deliciousssss 😉😋😋😋😋. Bravo John💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯😊

[@Fariah-e3x]

I love you and you've made me look into baking! You are sooo funny.

[@SissyAustin]

I made a Rum Cakevyears ago from Bicardi Rum that used Yellow Cake Mix. It was absolutely delicious, but this has to be so much better. Will try.

[@relentless3735]

Dang that looks smokin' hot 💯😋 Thank you for the recipe. Happy weekend to you and to everyone here 😊😉

[@jlzbeats]

Love all your videos and explanations! Just bought your new book today 🤗 can’t wait to try out more recipes this weekend

[@Alex-nf9ui]

Looks amazing!❤❤❤

[@julissazebert7016]

I always watch your videos ❤i love what you do I'm gonna try this ❤️ for sure. Love your personality 😍

[@gopalibanerjee244]

Looks super delicious!

[@lyneafrica]

Love your channel and your recipes great. Thx

[@miketrue6364]

Looks good John. Made your banana cream pie yesterday and it was delicious.

[@ob1smom]

How about using kahlua for the liquor flavor?

[@tammyfernando957]

Hi John, thanks for all your recipes. Love them. Just want to knw, for this cake can one use a normal tray without a bunt tray?? If so , will the baking time will be different? Thanks

[@galileahrodriguez1972]

This recipe looks amazing 😍😋

[@xochitlsosa7875]

please make a pan de muerto recipe!!🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@vicb5098]

Hi JK! Mmm..mm, rum cake. My recipe is so close to yours, I love it. I dust my pan with ground, toasted pecans.

[@Angel-bx5nd]

I have been using a recipe that uses cream instead of milk. But i will try this out.

[@miche09v87]

Hi John! Can you also do a churro bundt cake please!

[@maryamzizi13]

Great video John😊😊

[@jeymmyc]

Hi John, can we add raisins? If so, at what point in the process? Thank you!

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Looks delicious 😋

[@cathygarner6867]

Looks yummy 😋

[@1794-n8u]

I hope daddy’s flower blossom cake ❤

[@cg1492]

I think John's love of Rum matches mine :)

[@gavin.d.m]

With a good dollop of custard 😋😋

[@neishamohammed2746]

hi can I add vanilla pudding mix in this recipe

[@CraftyLadyLisa]

Could you do a fruit cake recipe I love all your recipes

[@ferbnetworkofficial]

I've made any kind of my cakes, my son loves my cakes!

[@JenniferJaws5283]

The pirates stole my spiced rum cake in my tropical dream

[@sonydavidjoseph3723]

Please make Rich Plum Cake some day

[@suzycruz2995]

I make a Jamaican rum cake with nuts. I always have to have a glass of Coke with it. Rum and coke drink 🎉

[@SimplyDivzy]

Making now but I’m adding dried fruits so like a fruit cake. 😊

[@lindaarmstrongjackman9788]

Kitchen scales are important, especially if you are baking with gluten-free ingredients.

[@SledDog5678]

What about half white sugar and 1/2 dark brown sugar?

[@SuperClem]

It looks delicious! I will probably try it tomorrow but I'm wondering if I can add some raisins, and if I would need to adapt the recipe?

[@miseentrope]

Rum-soaked raisin cake = R/Yum!

[@nancydelu4061]

Can I use this for a fruit cake base? I like fruit cake that is partly fruit and nuts, but more cake. Any ideas?

[@maryreyes1803]

Thank you for sharing your recipe of your best cookies in NY . I did try that cookie ❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏💐💐💐

[@CookingwithRaha59]

I love this cake,Excelente

[@of4289]

Can we use cream liquor instead of rum ?

[@cs3742]

Soak cake with a fifth of rum! Nothing else needed. Needle injection or prick with a fork. Cover tightly, better the next day. Keeps forever, or until eaten, which ever comes first. 😊Freezes beautifully.

[@GiGiloveslot]

Beautiful 🙏❤️

[@jamesktucker979]

Wonderful

[@spacegeek2024]

Please do a recipe for STRAWBERRY TIRAMISU!

[@Person_Not_Known]

This cake tastes better the next day.

[@SledDog5678]

ALWAYS!

[@ezgifcc1458]

Another great recipe, you inspire me. Thank you so much. 🤩🤗🧡 I don't have cake flour, can you suggest an alternative?

[@tommybrown8845]

I've had luck with All Purpose flour but that's for someone in the UK. Best google it to make sure

[@MT-kb8df]

Can I substitute white sugar with light brown sugar in your recipe?

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

If you can't get cake flour, can you substitute with a/p flour and cornstarch?

[@meri9214]

Not a fan of rum cake, but can you do a gingerbread bundt or loaf cake before the holidays???

[@dhanarajesh9531]

Please teach us Hard Pretzels with honey, onion, mustard

[@BertyPerez-h6r]

I'm drunk just by looking at this delicious 😋😋😋 rum cake ❤❤❤!!!

[@windowsme1330]

The alcohol gets baked out

[@SriHaryati-bn6ec]

I love rum cake

[@zaviernarvaez3269]

Please make fruit cake soaked in rum 🙏

[@Darwin222-b5l]

What is a non-alcoholic alternative to rum?

[@Wankidy]

What's plastic jug rum good for if not for baking?

[@dhanarajesh9531]

What is the replacement of cake flour I'm not getting in Dubai cake flour what should I use?

[@marmarnajafi6631]

Instead of rum what else l can use

[@patriciarobinson5909]

Certified Beauty!

[@chrissmith4267]

Would like to know how to cook a Rum Baba

[@mikemiranda4022]

K riko cocina a ver si un dia hago una de sus recetas la mas facil porqué soy torpe al cocinar

[@DiepNguyen-kd3yi]

Will you post some gluten free recipes?

[@PatEdwards-s6r]

Thank you John, your recipe looks fab, I can’t wait to make it.