Island Rum Cake
(Bolo di Rom — Curacao)

This cake travels well, so it is a perfect choice for picnics.

Yield: 9 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup dark rum
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• Confectioners' sugar

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
2. Beat all ingredients except confectioners' sugar in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl frequently, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Pour into pan; spread evenly.
3. Bake until crust is light golden brown and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
4. Cool; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.