Cake Recipes
Orange Rum Cake
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/5 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons rum
- 1/2 teaspoon orange extract
- 1 cup dried/candied fruits
- 1/2 cup rum
- 1/2 cup orange marmalade
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
Instructions
Cake
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F (or about 170 degrees C).
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar and salt until consistent and thick. Add the flour, rum, orange extract and starch, mix well.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until snowy and stiff. Fold into the egg yolk mixture, then transfer to a small greased and floured cake mold.
- Bake for about 25 to 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife in the center. If the knife comes out clean, then the cake is done.
- Remove from oven when cooked, then let it cool for about an hour or two.
Syrup
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over high heat. Add dried fruits and sauté for about 30 seconds - just to bring out the flavor. Add rum, then heat until simmering. Stir in marmalade, then reduce to make a thin syrup. Stir in cinnamon powder. Before serving, remove cake from the mold. Use a knife to loosen the edges - the cake should come through easily. Top with the orange-rum syrup.