When the days of summer get long and I’ve used up all my usefulness, these rum-soaked mini-bundts are just what the doctor ordered. Dorie’s pound cake flavored with Grand Marnier and grated orange rind is a perfectly textured dessert that could go up against Sara Lee any day of the week. A spot of whipped cream and a cup of hot tea (or ice tea here in Texas) is all that’s needed.
I loved the orange flavor but next time I will up the intensity with orange oil or extract. Or I might try the lemon variation which sounds good too. These are definitely worth a repeat performance.
You can get the recipe from Wendy at Pink Stripes.
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Absolutely gorgeous!! They not only look beautiful they sound delicious! I made mine with hazelnut syrup, toasted chopped hazelnuts and Nutella.
They look so sweet as mini bundts. I am having a giveaway for Mini Bundts.
This recipe is versatile. I made mine lemon. Then, there are wonderful variations. I have to try this is the small size. I would like them better than a cake.
Stunning little cakes! I made orange as well, but went the “plain route” – this looks so much more appetizing! The cake itself was wonderful, but now I see the allure of fruit, whipped cream, etc… for more orange flavor, I just added more Grand Marnier – the more the merrier…
Beautiful bundts!
Beautiful, delicious looking mini cakes. The lemon looks great and I’m sure tasted great.
Romaine, how beautiful! These should be the photos in a cookbook. I love the idea of using orange flavour.
Your cakes look and sound delicious! Your photos are stunning!
I bet this would be fantastic with a hint of orange. I love the mini bundts!
Beautiful presentation! Something this special, made with Grand Marnier and orange zest are perfect for mini-bundt sized cakes.
Nice variety! Looks beautiful too. I used mini bunts for mine as well. They’re just fun to use, aren’t they?
cute! and those mini bundts hold the perfect amount of whipped cream. this recipe is definitely worth a repeat!
You win this week…you definitely win, these are stunningly gorgeous!
What beautiful photos! I love how vibrant the orange looks!
I love your mini orange bundt cakes! I REALLY need to invest in a mini bundt pan!! Yours look wonderful!
Gorgeous!
These look gorgeous – I made one large cake which was delicious, but had a lot of sticking problems.
Love your little cakes and the orange flavor sounds so delicious. I made mine with amaretto, which I’ll post when I return home.
wow yours are gorgeous and put my ugly loaf to shame!!
If they taste only 1/4 good as they beautifully look then this is a fantastic cake. Gorgeous photos.
Your cakes look gorgeous! Your presentation is beautiful. I am going to have to try the orange version soon!
Love your mini-bundts! This was absolutely delicious!
Your cakes look and sound awesome! I’ll have to try an orange version. Thanks for baking along with me!
Wow–gorgeous. Orange would be lovely, but the rum called to me..well, the vanilla, too, of course, but especially that rum.
Those are picture-perfect! I wish I had some whipped cream to put on mine – I think that would be delicious.
So lovely–and I never would have thought of GM. Excellent!
Love the pictures and your orange flavored mini bundts must be really yummy too!
Wow, these look so beautiful and very summery.
The hint of orange sounds very refreshing.
Beautiful presentation! I think we could make these every week with a different kind of alcohol! As for getting the syrup distributed better, you can’t beat a genoise cake.
Skipped these cakes this week, but yours look great! Love the whipped cream in the center of the mini!
Your cakes look absolutely delicious! I love mini-bunts!
These are beautiful, Paula! I’ve made this recipe before and absolutely loved it. Glad you enjoyed it too
so gorgeous, love your orange version. I need to own a mini bundt pan!
Beautiful mini Bundts! The orange flavor sounds delightful, especially with a little whipped cream. This recipe is definitely a keeper.
looks absolutely adorable!
You know….I returned a mini bundt pan several years ago because I didn’t like the shape (roses) but your presentation is so lovely I’m reconsidering the whole idea. What a lovely post. I enjoyed your photos and I thoought this cake was spectacular
AmyRuth