If you're looking for the perfect dessert for an upcoming special occasion then try "Laura's Famous Rum Cake".  As Laura, the innkeeper at The Newcastle Inn (Newcastle, ME) says "This cake is traditionally served for dessert every Christmas Day and on other special occasions at The Newcastle Inn".  Laura always uses Myers's Original Dark Rum but she says you can also substitute bourbon or even Irish whiskey for an interesting variation.  Laura serves up lots of other amazing dishes at the Inn which Food & Wine magazine says is "Exactly what a small inn should be...".  

Laura's Famous Rum Cake

• 1 pkg. regular white cake mix (not angel food or pudding in the mix)
• 1 pkg. instant vanilla pudding
• 1 oz. dark rum (or bourbon or Irish whiskey)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) tossed with 2 tsp. flour

Combine above ingredients in large mixer bowl, and beat on medium until batter is smooth and lemon-colored.  Bake in a greased tube or bundt pan at 325° for 55 minutes, or until cake tester comes out clean.  Pour topping over cake while hot and cool in pan for 2 hours.

Topping

• ¼ lb. butter
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup dark rum

Combine all three ingredients in a small saucepan.  Stir over medium heat until butter and sugar are melted.

Wrap cake in foil after 2 hours of cooling.  Refrigerate 24 hours before serving, if possible.

About The Newcastle Inn

Whether you come to The Newcastle Inn during the blossoms of springtime or amid autumn's glorious foliage, on a perfect summer day or in the stillness of winter, you will always find a warm welcome at our front door.  The Newcastle Inn is a Coastal Maine Country Inn overlooking the wonderful harbor at Damariscotta.  We offer bed and breakfast accommodations and gourmet dining featuring the best of Maine; local meats and produce, and the freshest local seafood and lobsters available.  The Inn is centrally located in Mid-Coast Maine; a short distance to Freeport, Boothbay Harbor, Camden, Pemaquid Point, Monhegan Island, and even Bar Harbor.  While at the Inn you can spend your time antiquing, hiking, kayaking, biking, and sightseeing all along the Maine Coast. Or you can go whale watching or sailing along the rocky coast of Maine. 

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