Rum Cake Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 4 large eggs, separated
• 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup rum
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• Optional: Whipped cream and finely chopped glazed pecans