Bajan Rum Cake

Bajan Rum Cake is a traditional dessert from Barbados that is rich, moist, and full of flavor. This decadent cake is infused with rum and is a staple at many Bajan celebrations and gatherings.

Bajan Rum Cake

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup dark rum
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, and mixed peel)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube or bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk, rum, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped nuts and dried fruit until evenly distributed in the batter.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, you can optionally brush the top of the cake with additional rum for extra flavor.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
18g
Protein
4g

Supplies

Mixing bowls Whisk Bundt pan Cooling rack

Tools

Oven Mixer Spatula Toothpick

Serving suggestions

Serve the Bajan Rum Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For a more intense rum flavor, you can soak the dried fruit in rum overnight before adding it to the batter.

Cost

$15