Ingredients for Baba Au Rhum Rum Baba By Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- Pure vanilla extract (optional, to taste)
- Heavy cream (for serving, whipped)
- Dried currants (optional garnish)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- Milk (not used in this recipe)
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) fast rising active dry yeast
- 3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves, strained and warmed (for glaze)
- 1 3/4 cups water (1/4 cup warm for yeast, 1 1/2 cups for syrup)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
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How to Make Baba Au Rhum Rum Baba By Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and sugar. Let stand until foamy (about 5-10 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the melted butter and zest of one orange and one lemon.
- Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the rum syrup: In a saucepan, combine rum, sugar, water, orange juice, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Once the cake is completely cool, poke holes all over the top using a skewer or toothpick.
- Slowly pour the rum syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak in completely. You may need to repeat this process to ensure the cake is fully saturated.
- Once the syrup is absorbed, let the cake sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
194g
Fat
95g
Carbs
25g
