I was lucky enough to have a demonstration of the AEG SteamBake ovens at The Good Housekeeping Institute Cookery School in London. While the cake cools, prepare the rum syrup: In a large saucepan with high sides, combine the butter, water, granulated sugar, and salt.

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It's a clear reference to the British colonial interests in the Caribbean as it's found mostly on islands of the former British West Indies – for example, Barbados, Montserrat and Guyana, following the introduction of Christianity during which new religious holidays and practices were observed.Preheat the oven to 350º F and grease a bundt pan, making sure to get inside all the groves, and then dust it with flour. You don’t need a special occasion to prepare it and once you taste its buttery, spongy, and sugary goodness you’ll want to make it often. Hi, made this recipe but my cake came out like pudding (after I had refrigerated it overnight in the pan).

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This means that rum cake is a healthier alternative to traditional cakes that are often laden with unhealthy fats, sugars, and preservatives. This food and travel blog focuses on traditional recipes from around the world so that you can use these resources as a teaching tool for your families.

I use a whole 2 Tbsp to grease the pan and I make sure every nook and cranny is greased up so that the cake doesn’t stick. You can leave them out entirely or swap them for something like chocolate chips or even coconut flakes. Spoon the glaze over the cake, allow it to seep into the holes and drizzle down the sides and into the center of the cake.

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With rum being a key ingredient in this rum soaked cake recipe, it’s important to use a rum with amazing flavor.

Spoon the hot rum glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak into the holes and drizzle down the sides and in the center of the cake. In a standing mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter, oil, and sugar for 5 minutes until light and fluffy. Bring to a rapid boil then reduce to a simmer and cook (without stirring) for about 5 to 8 minutes, until the syrup thickens slightly. To make this citrus cake you’ll need the same ingredients as in the basic recipe, but add fresh orange juice, butter, and grated orange zest.

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In fact, I’m participating in a pastry competition next week and I’m drawing inspiration from my underwater adventure to produce a colorful coral chocolate showpiece! Freezing Instructions: To freeze this Caribbean rum cake allow it to cool completely before wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and then again in foil. I finally found one recipe that was all from scratch except for the pudding mix (this, I’m sure you’ve guessed, is what led me to my recipe for homemade vanilla pudding mix).As I know none of you will have a SteamBake oven, I have included the baking instructions for an oven without this technology in the recipe below. And if you plan on turning your backyard into a tiki hangout, this Rum Cake is definitely a necessity. Pour in the cake batter, tap on the counter to remove air bubbles, and bake for 55 to 60 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake. When Cake is done baking, remove from oven and use a toothpick to poke holes in the cake while it is still in the bundt pan.