EGGNOG POUND CAKE
Scant ½ c. currants
2 Tbs. dark rum or water, at room temperature
3 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for the pan
2 tsp. baking powder
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. nutmeg, preferably freshly grated
8 oz. unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the pan
2 c. granulated sugar
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. refrigerated eggnog, at room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Rum Glaze
¾ c. granulated sugar
2 Tbs. dark rum
2 Tbs. water
Center a rack in the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. or, if the pan has a dark finish, 325°F. Butter a 10x3 inch bundt pan or a 10x4¼ inch tube pan, then flour it, tapping out any excess flour. In a small bowl, combine the currants and rum. Let soak for 15 minutes. Sift together the flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-low speed until creamy and smooth, 30 to 45 seconds. Add the sugar in a s...
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