Panettone Butter Cake with Rum Raisin Swirl

This Panettone Butter Cake is a delightful way to use holiday leftovers, transforming traditional panettone cake into a rich, buttery loaf. The addition of rum raisin adds a unique twist, making it an ideal brunch dessert that is sure to impress your guests.

With its moist texture and sweet flavor, this cake is perfect for slicing and serving at gatherings or enjoying with a cup of coffee.

Delicious Panettone Butter Cake Recipe

This recipe combines the festive flavors of panettone with a buttery cake base and a swirl of rum raisin. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, yielding a cake that serves 8-10 people.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup panettone, diced
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup dark rum
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Rum Raisins: In a small bowl, combine raisins and dark rum. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes or until plump.
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in Panettone: Gently fold in the diced panettone and the soaked rum raisins along with any remaining rum.
Add Cinnamon: Sprinkle in the ground cinnamon and fold until evenly distributed.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.