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tortuga rum cake

Tortuga Rum Cake Recipe: A Caribbean Classic


  • Author: Louna
  • Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

Here’s a delicious recipe inspired by the iconic Tortuga Rum Cake. This homemade version captures the rich, moist texture and signature rum flavor that fans love.


Ingredients

For the Cake: 

– 2 cups all-purpose flour

– 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

– 1 tsp baking powder

– ½ tsp baking soda

– ½ tsp salt

– ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)

– ½ cup vegetable oil

– ½ cup whole milk

– 4 large eggs

– 1 tsp vanilla extract

– ½ cup dark rum (Jamaican rum works best)

– 1 tsp ground nutmeg

For the Rum Glaze:  

– ½ cup unsalted butter

– 1 cup granulated sugar

– ¼ cup water

– ½ cup dark rum


Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare: 

– Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

– Grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.

2. Make the Cake Batter:  

– In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

– Add softened butter, oil, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth.

– Stir in the dark rum and nutmeg. The batter should be slightly thick but pourable.

3. Bake the Cake:  

– Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.

– Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

4. Prepare the Rum Glaze:

– In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

– Add sugar and water, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

– Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.

– Remove from heat and stir in the rum.

5. Glaze the Cake: 

– Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

– Using a skewer, poke holes all over the cake while it’s still warm.

– Slowly pour half of the rum glaze over the cake. Let it soak in for 10 minutes.

– Invert the cake onto a serving plate and brush the remaining glaze over the top and sides.

6. Serve and Enjoy:

– Let the cake sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the glaze to set.

– Slice and serve with whipped cream or fresh fruit if desired.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50–60 minutes