Tortuga cayman island rum cake recipe.
Tortuga rum cake recipe from scratch.
The two recipes are similar because both are trying to copy the tortuga rum cake recipe but for me the use of pudding mix makes a big difference.
Remove cake from oven and set on a cooling rack to cool while you make the rum syrup.
A fantastic dessert that s equally suitable for weekly family dinners fancy dinner parties or holiday celebrations.
Pour in the cake batter tap on the counter to remove air bubbles and bake for 55 to 60 minutes until golden brown and toothpick comes out clean when inserted into the center of the cake.
There s no cake or pudding mix involved but this homemade rum cake is even more delicious.
Eugene witnessed my minor freak out as i raved over the moist.
It is said to be difficult to find but can be purchased in better liquor stores often ordered by the store.
On low speed combine ingredients until the mix is the consistency of fine gravel and all particles are about the same size.
Bring to a boil over medium and cook stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved.
While cake bakes combine 1 4 cup sugar and 1 4 cup water in a small saucepan.
In a large mixing bowl combine basic cake mix ingredients.
The tortuga rum cake story officially began in 1987.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
This rum cake recipe is made from scratch has the most tender moist crumb and is drenched in rum flavor without being overpowering.
I find the mix leaves a bit of an aftertaste to the cake that isn t quite to my liking so my cake is from scratch and uses more rum.
This recipe is a clone of a well known cake sold in the cayman islands by the makers of the rum used in this recipe tortuga.
See sometime back in november i made the mistake of buying a tiny box of tortuga rum cake that i saw on sale at our nearby store.
This recipe is an approximation of the original.
Since then it s definitely become one of the most popular ones on this site for people looking for a way to recreate that moist boozy tortuga style rum cake without all the funky additions of box mixes.
In a small saucepan combine the butter water and sugar.
My recipe for homemade rum cake started with a shopping spree at tj maxx.
The texture is slightly different as is the flavor and it s.
It looked tempting so i brought it home and opened the box for a small taste of cake before dinner.
Includes a how to recipe video.
I first posted my original recipe for rum cake from scratch back in march of 2011.
Can be made with all purpose flour or whole wheat.
This mix may be contained and stored for up to 3 months in the refrigerator.
This rum cake is made completely from scratch.
Reviewers love it and it s always the hit of holiday parties.
She of course used tortuga rum as the main ingredient.
