Totally from Scratch Rum Cake (with a 100% whole grain option)
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cup (219 grams) all-purpose flour or whole wheat pastry flour
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1/2 cup (55 grams) dry milk powder (whole milk or fat-free work)
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1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons (42 grams) cornstarch
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4 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (112 grams) unsalted butter, softened
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1 3/4 cups (350 grams) granulated or raw sugar
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1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons (160 milliliters) olive oil (canola oil or another vegetable oil would work, too, but I don't recommend coconut oil)
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3/4 cup (177 milliliters) milk
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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3/4 cup (177 milliliters) dark rum
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup (112 grams) unsalted butter
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1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
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3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated or raw sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup (120 milliliters) dark rum
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