Ethné de Vienne Spice Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).

2. 2

   Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).

3. 3

   Reduce the speed and add the sifted flour.

4. 4

   Beat until the flour is just incorporated.

5. 5

   Add the spice blend, and then thoroughly incorporate the eggs, one at a time.

6. 6

   Pour into a buttered and floured 12 X 4-inch loaf pan.

7. 7

   Bake in the middle of the oven until a toothpick comes out clean (about 60 minutes).

8. 8

   After removing the cake from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with the rum.

9. 9

   Unmould the cake when completely cooled.

10. 10

    The cake will keep for up to two weeks in an airtight container.