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Caribbean Rum Cake

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Caribbean Rum Cake is a festive dessert often enjoyed during holidays and celebrations. Traditionally made with a rich blend of dried fruits and rum, this cake symbolizes the Caribbean's vibrant culinary heritage. Today, it is popular not only in Jamaica but also across the Caribbean and among the diaspora, often served at weddings and Christmas gatherings.

CaribbeanJMdessert
90 min
medium
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup butter
1/2 cup oil
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup water
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup Malibu Rum

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: white rum

Non-alcoholic extract provides flavor without alcohol.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more affordable and still provide sweetness.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor while being dairy-free.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Cake flour can yield a lighter texture.

1

Start by combining butter and oil in a bowl.

2

Add flaked coconut and coconut milk to the mixture.

3

Prepare a simple syrup by mixing water and sugar.

4

Add rum to the simple syrup according to your preference.

5

Once the cakes are baked, soak them in the simple syrup until they can handle it.

6

Let the cakes marinate in the syrup for about a day before enjoying.

Cooking Techniques

creamingmixingsoaking

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

glutendairynutseggs

Also Known As

Jamaican Rum CakeBlack Cake

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