Tortuga Rum Cake

Tortuga Rum Cake is a famous dessert from the Caribbean, specifically from the Cayman Islands. It is made with generous amounts of rum, giving it a rich and distinct flavor.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

Print Recipe

Medium

Tortuga Rum Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Caribbean Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 50 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3840

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dark rum
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped pecans
• ¹⁄₂ cup Butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Water
• ¹⁄₄ cup Dark rum

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in the rum and chopped pecans. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
5. To make the glaze, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the sugar and water, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the rum.
6. Prick the cooled cake all over with a toothpick, then pour the glaze evenly over the cake. Allow the cake to absorb the glaze for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

---

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 3g6%

---

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.