Spiced Rum Baba Recipe

Name: Spiced Rum Baba
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 ml semi-skimmed milk; 20 g fresh yeast; 250 g caster sugar + 2 tbsp; 1/2 tsp salt; 250 g plain flour; 3 medium eggs; 80 g butter, softened; 1 large orange, zested and juiced; 1 None vanilla pod, seeds scraped out; 2 sticks cinnamon; 5 pods cardamom; 250 ml rum; 100 g whipping cream

Servings: persons

100 ml semi-skimmed milk
20 g fresh yeast
250 g caster sugar + 2 tbsp
1/2 tsp salt
250 g plain flour
3 medium eggs
80 g butter, softened
1 large orange, zested and juiced
1 None vanilla pod, seeds scraped out
2 sticks cinnamon
5 pods cardamom
250 ml rum
100 g whipping cream

1
Dissolve yeast in 1/2 warmed milk. Mix flour, 1/2 tsp salt and 1 tbsp sugar then add yeast mixture and mix until smooth. Add eggs, 1 at time, then add butter and remaining milk. Knead for 10 mins until smooth and elastic. Cover and let proof in a warm place for about 2 hours.
2
Once doubled in size, gently deflate dough and press into a greased 8 inch cake pan. Cover and set aside to proof for another 45 mins.
3
Meanwhile, bring orange zest, juice and 4 cups water to a simmer. Add vanilla bean seeds, 1 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon and cardamom and cook for about 30 mins until syrupy. Allow to cool then strain. Add rum and set aside.
4
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Bake cake for 20-25 mins until golden brown. Allow to cool then transfer to a serving plate and baste with syrup. Meanwhile, whip cream with 1 tbsp sugar until thick. Transfer to a pastry bag and decorate cake. Garnish with orange zest from the syrup.

1023

kcal

Calories

Fat

165

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 ml semi-skimmed milk, 20 g fresh yeast, 250 g caster sugar + 2 tbsp, 1/2 tsp salt, and more.

Yes, Spiced Rum Baba falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spiced Rum Baba

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