Fruitcake with rum recipe: 60 photos
Christmas Rum Soaked Fruit Cake - siftnwhisk
SOAKING FRUITS FOR CARIBBEAN RUM CAKE AKA BLACK CAKE /CHRISTMAS CAKE #rumcake #blackcake #fruitcake
Christmas Rum Soaked Fruit Cake - siftnwhisk
FAQ
Evenly pour 1.5 - 2 ounces of your favorite bourbon, rum, brandy, or cognac, over the fruitcake. For a quick way to measure, use a standard-sized shot glass. Take care to pour slowly, allowing the liquor to absorb into the cake with minimal runoff.
What alcohol should you use? Strong, flavourful spirits with a high ABV are ideal for feeding fruitcakes. You can use rum, brandy or whisky for spice, or if you like citrus flavours, try an orange liqueur. Cherry brandy and amaretto will also work well if you prefer these.
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For this reason, I add the same amount of rum as what's required for brandy in my recipes. Still, you can reduce the amount of rum you add to your recipe to ¾ if you're worried about the rum's sweetness. You may also dilute your rum with a little amount of water; say, ¼ teaspoon of water for every cup of rum.
Soak the fruit overnight so it can absorb the alcohol and plump up. If you're short on time, warm everything briefly in a microwave so the fruit will absorb the alcohol more quickly. Let the fruit cool completely before making the cake.