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Fruit cake is one of the most popular desserts. It is a cake made with dried fruits, nuts, spices and often some kind of alcohol. The most popular alcohol to use in fruit cake recipes is dark rum. Dark rum adds a unique flavor, aroma and depth of flavor to the fruit cake. In this article, we will discuss the best dark rum for fruit cake and how to choose the right rum for your recipe.
What Is Dark Rum?
Dark rum is a type of rum that has been aged in charred oak barrels. This aging process gives dark rum a rich, smooth and sweet flavor with notes of caramel, vanilla, coffee and spice. Dark rum is the most popular type of rum used in baking and desserts, such as fruit cake.
What Are the Best Dark Rums for Fruit Cake?
There are many types of dark rum available, so it can be difficult to choose the best one for your fruit cake. The best dark rum for fruit cake should have a smooth, sweet flavor and a warm aroma. Here are some of the best dark rums for fruit cake:
• Bacardi 8 Años – This dark rum has a smooth, sweet flavor with notes of caramel, vanilla, coffee and spice. It is aged for 8 years in charred oak barrels.
• Myers's Original Dark Rum – This dark rum has a smooth and sweet flavor with notes of molasses, brown sugar, and spices. It is aged for 3 years in charred oak barrels.
• Kraken Black Spiced Rum – This dark rum has a sweet, spicy flavor with notes of cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg. It is aged for 12 months in charred oak barrels.
• Mount Gay XO – This dark rum has a smooth, sweet flavor with notes of caramel, vanilla, coffee, and spice. It is aged for 8 years in charred oak barrels.
• Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva – This dark rum has a smooth, sweet flavor with notes of caramel, toffee, and spices. It is aged for 12 years in charred oak barrels.
How to Choose the Right Dark Rum for Your Fruit Cake
When choosing a dark rum for your fruit cake, it is important to consider the flavor and aroma of the rum. You should also consider the aging process and how long the rum has been aged.
If you prefer a sweeter flavor, then look for a dark rum that has been aged for at least 8 years. If you prefer a spicier flavor, then look for a dark rum that has been aged for at least 12 months.
It is also important to consider the alcohol content of the dark rum. If you are making a fruit cake for children, then look for a dark rum with a low alcohol content.
Ingredients for Fruit Cake
• 2 cups of dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, cranberries, cherries, etc.)
• 2 cups of chopped nuts (such as walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc.)
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon of ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon of ground cloves
• ½ cup of butter (at room temperature)
• 1 cup of white sugar
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup of dark rum
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the dried fruits and chopped nuts. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, until fully incorporated.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Add the dark rum and mix until just combined.
8. Fold in the dried fruits and nuts.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Nutrition Information
This recipe makes 12 servings.
• Calories: 242
• Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Carbs: 33 g
• Protein: 4 g
• Sodium: 104 mg
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugars: 18 g
• Cholesterol: 44 mg