Pumpkin Pound Cake

From southern living.

In a mixing bowl , beat butter using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes or until soft and creamy.

Gradually add in sugar , beating at medium speed 5-7 minutes.

Add in eggs , one at a time , beating just until yellow disappears.

In another bowl , combine flour and the next 6 ingredients.

In another bowl , combine the pumpkin and rum.

Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the pumpkin mixture , beginning and ending with the flour mixture.

Mix at lowest speed just until blended after each addition.

Transfer batter into a greased and floured 10-inch tube pan.

Bake in a 325 oven for 1 hour and 25-30 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.

Cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.

Remove from pan and let cool completely on wire rack.

butter, sugar, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, apple pie spice, pumpkin, rum