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Hardly Hard Sauce

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"An easy hard sauce to serve over cake." — JJOHN32

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Original recipe makes 1 1/2 cups Change Servings

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup dark rum

1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

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Directions

Beat butter or margarine until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Sift confectioners' sugar into the butter. Add rum, vanilla, and nutmeg. Beat on high speed for 5 minutes. Serve at once over cake, or cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before using if refrigerated.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 26, 2007

I have used this recipe several times. It is fool proof and always a hit.

—Captain Scott

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 18, 2007

The recipe just didn't come together taste wise. It will do in a pinch so I'm going to keep looking for something a little more tasty.

—Susy B

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7 Ratings

Nov 05, 2008

This was such a good sauce for a fresh apple cake I made for my granddaughter's 20th birthday party. We served it hot with Vanilla Ice Cream on top. The hard sauce made it so much better. I used Korbel Brandy instead of rum as that is all I had and it was so good with the Brandy. I also heated the sauce in a sauce pan and then spooned a litte on each piece of cake.

—Joanne

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Dec 24, 2006

excellent, huge hit!!!!

—gtp20

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Aug 01, 2012

I did not care for this recipe. Not hard sauce at all.

—Jeanne C

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Apr 06, 2010

It's EXACTLY what I was looking for - - and SO easy

—Sharon Swan

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Nutrition

Calories
187 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
10 g
3%

Cholesterol
41 mg
14%

Fat
15.4 g
24%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
0.2 g
< 1%

Sodium
109 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Hardly Hard Sauce

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 187
Calories from Fat: 138

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.4g 24 %
Saturated Fat 9.7g 49 %
Cholesterol 41mg 14 %
Sodium 109mg 4 %
Potassium 6mg < 1 %
Total Carbohydrates 10g 3 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 0.2g < 1 %
Sugars 9.9g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron < 1 %
Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin < 1 %
Vitamin B6 < 1 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate < 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.