Description
Baba au Rhum is a delightful French dessert that features a light, airy cake infused with the rich flavors of rum syrup. This indulgent treat is perfect for any occasion, impressing guests with its moist texture and sweet aroma. Whether served plain or topped with whipped cream and fresh fruits, Baba au Rhum offers a memorable culinary experience that promises to elevate your dessert game.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup dark rum
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix warm milk and yeast; let it sit until frothy (about 5 minutes). Add sugar and eggs, then gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled.
- Punch down the dough and divide into small portions; shape into balls. Place in greased baba molds or muffin tins.
- Cover shaped dough and let rise again for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from molds and cool on wire racks.
- For the syrup, combine water, sugar, lemon zest, and rum in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until dissolved then simmer briefly before cooling slightly.
- Drizzle syrup over cooled babas before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baba (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg