Vanilla Rum Babas
Prep
25 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Moist vanilla cake soaked in a sweet rum syrup, topped with a fluffy buttercream and crunchy caramelized sugar
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 3 piecelarge eggs
- 2 mlvanilla extract
- 50 mlfull-strength white rum
- 100 mlheavy cream
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a 23x13cm baking tin and line with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a digital thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and a pinch of salt.
Tip: Aim for a uniform mixture to ensure even baking.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Use room temperature butter for the fluffiest cake.
- 4
Add vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gradually add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a dense cake.
- 5
Pour in rum and mix until just combined. Pour batter into prepared tin and smooth the top.
Tip: Don't overfill the tin, as the cake will rise during baking.
- 6
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Tip: Keep an eye on the cake during the last 10 minutes of baking, as it can burn quickly.
- 7
Remove from oven and let cool in tin for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: This step is crucial to prevent the cake from breaking apart.
- 8
To make the syrup, combine rum, sugar, and heavy cream in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent the syrup from burning.
- 9
To assemble, slice the cooled cake and soak each slice in the warm syrup for 2-3 seconds on each side.
Tip: Don't soak too long, as the cake will become too soggy.
- 10
For the frosting, beat the unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until smooth and creamy.
Tip: Aim for a light and fluffy frosting that complements the cake.
- 11
To make the caramelized sugar, heat a non-stick pan over medium heat. Sprinkle granulated sugar evenly and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the sugar, as this can make it bitter.
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