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Applesauce Rum Cake with a Dark Rum Glaze

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Submitted by: lcmcallister

 

A hearty cake with applesauce and rum, topped with a butter and rum flavored glaze--serve warm for a special treat.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, unsalted
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup dark rum
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups applesauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • Dark Rum glaze:
  • 1/4 pound of unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup dark rum

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Method

Cream sugar and butter in large bowl. Add eggs and beat until creamy. In a separate bowl, mix flour, cinnamon, soda and salt. Add to sugar and butter mixture. Mix until combined. Add applesauce, rum and nuts, then mix until smooth. Pour cake mixture into a greased 10 x 13 inch baking pan and bake in a 350 degrees oven for 30-40 minutes or until done. Top with dark rum glaze follows. Dark Rum glaze: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add water and sugar. Stir well while bringing to a boil. This should take about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Remove from heat and pour over cake.

 

Notes: This cake is great served with hot peaches and whipped cream.

 

Number of Servings: 10

 

Submitted by: lcmcallister ()

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