How To Make The Best Haitian Cake Recipe

rum

🥗Healthier: coconut water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Coconut water adds moisture without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a subtle flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can mimic the texture.

fresh fruit

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Dried fruit adds sweetness and is shelf-stable.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a cake pan.

Mix flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a bowl.

Cream butter and sugar in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and lime juice.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with coconut milk.

Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Once cooled, drizzle with a rum glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and rum.

Top with fruit preserves and fresh fruit for decoration.

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