Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup butter (room temperature )
  • 1 cup sugar (room temperature)
  • 4 extra-large eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp rum ((alternatively use ½ tsp rum essence) )
  • ½ cup powdered / icing sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 2 tsp melted butter

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Grease and line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl and mix again.
  • Sift together the dry ingredients and pour the vanilla extract and rum into the milk. .
  • Add the dry ingredients and milk, alternating between the two until the batter is smooth and creamy.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and place in the oven.
  • Allow to bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
  • Mix together the icing ingredients then pour over the cooled cake.
  • Allow to set for 5 minutes then serve.