Rum Cake - Torta al Rum - Rum Cake recipe from scratch | Video Rum Cake Recipe.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: rum extract

💰Cheaper: spiced rum

Rum extract provides flavor without alcohol, while spiced rum can be more affordable.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option, while margarine can reduce costs.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is lower on the glycemic index, while brown sugar is often less expensive.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit adds moisture and nutrition, while raisins are a budget-friendly alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C).

Soak eggs in hot tap water for 10 minutes to bring to room temperature.

In a mixing bowl, whip 6 eggs on high speed for at least 20 minutes until volume triples.

Gradually add 1.25 cups of sugar to the eggs while mixing.

Sift 2.5 cups of flour in three parts into the egg mixture, folding gently from bottom to top after each addition.

Pour the batter into a lined 9-inch springform cake pan.

Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Prepare a soaking syrup by combining 1.33 cups of water, 2/3 cup of sugar, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons of rum.

Once the cake is baked, soak it with the syrup mixture.

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