Caribbean Christmas Rum Cake Recipe
Christmas is a special time of year, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a tasty Caribbean rum cake? This delicious rum cake is a traditional holiday favorite in the Caribbean islands, and it's easy to make! The rich, moist cake is infused with sweet rum flavor, and it's sure to be a hit at your Christmas party. It's the perfect way to bring a little bit of the Caribbean to your holiday table!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the rum, buttermilk, raisins, and chopped nuts. Beat in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Once cool, sprinkle cake with confectioners' sugar. Slice and serve.
Nutrition:
This Caribbean rum cake is a delicious treat for any holiday gathering. Each slice of this decadent cake has about 250 calories, 11 grams of fat, 4 grams of protein, 35 grams of carbohydrates, and 2 grams of fiber. It also contains 24 grams of sugar and 41 milligrams of cholesterol. While this cake is certainly a treat, it's best to enjoy it in moderation. Enjoy!
Tips and Tricks:
For an extra flavorful cake, try soaking the raisins in rum overnight before adding them to the batter. This will help the rum flavor to really stand out in the finished cake! You can also add some additional flavor by adding 1 teaspoon of coconut extract to the batter.
If you don't have buttermilk on hand, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes. The milk will curdle and thicken, giving you a buttermilk substitute.
For a richer cake, try adding 1/2 cup of sweetened condensed milk to the batter. This will give the cake a creamy, almost custard-like texture.
When it comes to the glaze, you can use a simple mixture of confectioners' sugar and a few tablespoons of rum, or you can use a cream cheese glaze. To make a cream cheese glaze, simply mix together 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons of rum, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cooled cake and enjoy!
This Caribbean Christmas rum cake is sure to be a hit at your holiday celebration. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the delicious flavor of the Caribbean this Christmas season!
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