Pound Cake with Rum Topping Recipe

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan. Sift together the flour and baking powder; set aside.

In a large bowl cream together the butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with 1 cup water mixing just until incorporated. Spread into prepared pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

In a small saucepan over medium heat combine 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to a boil stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in rum. Pour hot syrup over hot cake. Let soak for 20 minutes.