Caribbean Sweet Potato Rum Cake With Butter Rum Frosting

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1
Sweet and Spicy Caribbean Sweet Potato Rum Cake with Butter Rum Frosting
in Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

55 min

Ready In

1 hr 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup dark rum
2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups brown sugar ( firmly packed )
1 tablespoon fresh orange zest ( finely grated )
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground ginger ( or use fresh )
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup juice squeezed from fresh orange
1 cup dried unsweetened coconut
1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 cups confectioners ' sugar
3 tablespoons dark rum
1 teaspoon fresh orange zest ( finely grated )
1/2 cup dried unsweetened coconut

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
549
Sugar
59g
Fat
24g
Caribbean Sweet Potato Rum Cake with Butter Rum Frosting is a spicy and sweet dessert that's perfect for a special occasion. This cake is made with mashed sweet potatoes, which gives it a rich and moist texture, and a touch of dark rum that adds complexity and depth to the taste. The warm spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger add complexity as well, while the butter rum frosting is decadent and flavorful. This cake is perfect to share with friends and family, and it's sure to be a hit at any party or gathering.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.In a small bowl, soak raisins in rum for 30 minutes.
3.Mash cooked sweet potatoes and set aside.
4.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, orange zest, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, and salt.
5.In a separate bowl, beat eggs and slowly add vegetable oil and orange juice.
6.Mix mashed sweet potatoes and egg mixture.
7.Fold in the dry ingredients with a spatula until just combined.
8.Add in soaked raisins and coconut and mix well.
9.Pour batter into greased 9-inch cake pan and bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10.While the cake is baking, make the frosting by creaming butter, confectioners' sugar, dark rum, and orange zest together until smooth.
11.Once the cake is done, place it on a wire rack to cool completely, then frost the top with butter rum frosting and sprinkle with coconut flakes.
12.Enjoy!
13.

PROS

This cake is sweet and flavorful with a touch of rum that adds depth and complexity to the taste.

It’s also easy to make and perfect for special occasions and holiday parties.

CONS

This cake is high in sugar and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

It’s not suitable for people under the legal drinking age or for those avoiding alcohol.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not exactly a health food, it does contain sweet potatoes which are a great source of vitamin A, fiber, and potassium.
The spices used in this recipe such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health.

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