Christmas cake black cake wedding cake or great cake are all names used to describe this famous caribbean dessert that is made with aged rum soaked fruits this is a cake made to mark the celebration of christmas weddings christenings baptisms and significant anniversaries and in more elaborate versions it takes days to assemble as the cake is brushed with rum and wine syrup on various.
Recipe caribbean rum cake.
Preheat oven to 325.
The aroma in the test kitchen while this baked was heavenly.
I use butterscotch pudding yellow cake although the funfetti is neat too and a cup of captain morgan instead of 1 2 c water and 1 2 c rum.
If you ve ever traveled to the caribbean chances are you ve had the amazing rum cakes that the islands are famous for.
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This made from scratch rum cake recipe really makes you feel like you are in the caribbean.
To store the cake for a few weeks keep moist by pouring red label wine on the top and wrapping tightly in aluminium foil.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
This easy caribbean rum soaked cake recipe starts with a yellow cake mix and instant pudding.
Stir in the rum and vanilla.
By slowly pouring the glaze and letting it really soak in you taste the rum flavor in every bite of this moist cake.
Sadly these cakes are not often found in northern latitudes but this recipe is the closest we ve ever had to the real thing.
It takes a little effort but the outcome is absolutely delicious.
Shake out any excess.
Instead of a glaze grab a jar of caramel butterscotch ice cream topping room temp and pours a bit on the top of the batter in the pan.
Spritz a 10 to 12 cup bundt pan with cooking spray.
Moist decadent caribbean spiced rum cake with coconut and pineapple this is the perfect bundt cake for any occasion.
You will make it in a bundt pan so it will be able to soak up the delicious glaze made from bacardi dark rum.
Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
Cakes are ready when a toothpick or skewer inserted in centre comes out clean or almost clean.
Island rum cake for every occassion.
For an extra layer of nutty flavor sprinkle the inside of the pan with almond flour and turn the pan to coat evenly.
While the rum added to the cake batter has the alcohol cooked off leaving the rum flavor the rum glaze retains most of the alcohol.