From Brooklyn to West Virginia - Pandemic Moves

About Marian AmoMarian Amo is an intricate part of the work done at Publishers Weekly. She enjoys writing, dancing, and baked goods. In her free time, you can catch her reading a good book or taking on new hobbies.The Rum Cake - Marian's take on this DEE-lish rum cake recipe from the Spicy Southern Kitchenhttps://spicysouthernkitchen.com/rum-cake-recipe/Rum CakeThis Rum Cake is the ultimate party cake. With rum added to the batter and another 1/2 cup soaked into the baked cake, there's a whole lot of rum flavor.Prep Time 20 minutesCook Time 1 hourServings 18IngredientsRum Syrupbaking spray1 cup finely chopped walnuts2 cups all-purpose flour1 cup sugar1 (3.4-ounce) box instant vanilla pudding mix1/2 cup salted butter, cut into pieces2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup milk4 large eggs1/2 cup coconut oil1/2 cup white or golden rum2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 cup salted butter1/2 cup white rum1/2 cup packed light brown sugar1/4 cup water1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees and spray a 12-cup Bundt pan with baking spray. Sprinkle walnuts into the bottom of the pan. Set aside.2. Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix together flour, sugar, pudding mix, butter, baking powder, and salt for 2 minutes.3. Add milk, eggs, and coconut oil and mix on LOW for 2 minutes4. Add rum and vanilla and mix on LOW for 1 more minute.5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Let cool slightly while you make the Rum Syrup.6. To make rum syrup, combine butter, rum, brown sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bringto a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer for about 5 minutes. Sugar should dissolve and syrupshould thicken just slightly.7. Stir in vanilla extract.8. Leave cake in Bundt pan and poke holes all over the top with a skewer or toothpick or a fork.Slowly pour glaze over top of cake. It will not all absorb into the cake right away. Let sit 30-45 minutes and invert cake onto a cake stand or plate. Store at room temperature.You can reach Marian courtesy of Christi Cassidy, [email protected] CREDITSHost and creator: Christi CassidyContact: [email protected] by Phyllis BusellMusic by Eve’s Blue. Post-production help from Auphonic.com.Show notes written with assistance from Descript and Claude.ai. LINKS:More information and to listen to past episodes: https://movingalongpodcast.comPast episodes are here too: https://moving-along.simplecast.com/Tag and like Moving Along episodes on Facebook and Instagram