3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
3 eggs
1 ½ cups sugar
1 can (16 ounce) pure pumpkin
1 tablespoon orange zest
¾ cup butter, melted
¼ cup milk
½ cup candy bars or peanut butter cups, chopped (optional)
Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt & pumpkin pie spice. Whisk to combine.
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add the sugar and beat for a minute. Add the pumpkin and melted butter. Then add the milk and rum. Add flour and stir to incorporate. Stir in the candy pieces. Pour into a buttered bundt pan. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.