Best 3 Spiced Rum And Pear Cake Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Spiced Rum and Pear Cake, a culinary symphony that harmonizes the warmth of Caribbean spices with the delicate sweetness of ripe pears. This delectable treat, nestled in a moist and tender crumb, transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. The infusion of amber-hued spiced rum adds a layer of complexity and depth, while plump pear chunks, suspended in the batter, burst with juicy goodness in every bite. Accompanying this masterpiece are two additional recipes that elevate the pear and spiced rum experience: a luscious Spiced Rum and Pear Compote, perfect for dolloping atop pancakes or ice cream, and a refreshing Pear and Spiced Rum Cocktail, a delightful fusion of fruitiness and spice. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

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SPICED RUM AND PEAR CAKE



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The flavors in this cake really make it stand out as a special-occasion dessert. With raisins, fresh sweet pear chunks, rich spices, crunchy walnuts and rum, it's a fine finale for your holiday spread. If you don't cook with alcohol, try substituting apple juice for the rum-it will still be delicious! -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup spiced rum
2 cups sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
4 large pears (about 2 pounds), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup golden raisins
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons rum

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small heavy saucepan, heat rum over medium heat. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; cool., Beat sugar, eggs, oil, vanilla and cooled rum until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Sift together the next 5 ingredients; gradually beat into rum mixture. Stir in pears, walnuts and raisins. Transfer batter to a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan., Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 45-50 minutes. Cool cake in pan on rack. , For glaze, mix confectioners' sugar and rum; spread over cake. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 13g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 179mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

RUM SPICE CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h21m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1/2 pound unsalted butter
1/2 pound light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
6 eggs
6 ounces bread crumbs
6 ounces flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cloves, ground
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup with rum
1 pint Port
4 cups mixed marinated fruit, recipe follows, squeezed
1 pound black raisins
1 pound golden raisins
1 pound prunes, cut in quarters or eighths, depending on size.
4 cinnamon sticks
2 vanilla beans, split
5 ounces Jamaican White rum
5 ounces Jamaican Spiced Rum
5 ounces Port wine

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar till light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla, lime juice, and lime zest. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and incorporate well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs, flour, all the spices, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine rum and port. Add flour mixture alternately with rum/port mixture into the batter.
  • Prepare a 9-inch cake or spring form pan by lining bottom and sides with parchment paper. Fill the pan 3/4 of the way and bake until a skewer comes out of the center of the cake clean, about an 1 hour and 10 minutes.
  • Put raisins, prunes, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla beans in a glass jar and cover with mixture of equal parts Jamaican white rum, Jamaican spiced rum, and Port. Cover with a tight fitting lid, label, and date the jar. Put in a cool, dry cupboard. From time to time, check the fruits to see if more liquor is needed, as the fruits will plump and soak up the liquid. Keep the fruit covered in liquor. It is best to allow the fruit to marinated for at least a month for best flavor.

PEAR GINGER CAKE WITH BUTTERED RUM SAUCE



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From a Galveston-area church cookbook, this is a delicious and spicy cake - perfect for autumn or anytime!

Provided by loof751

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup packed brown sugar
6 tablespoons melted butter
1 (29 ounce) can pears in heavy syrup
1 (18 ounce) package spice cake mix
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup rum

Steps:

  • Drain pears and reserve 1/3 cup of the syrup. Cut each pear half into 4 pieces.
  • Mix brown sugar and 6 tablespoons melted butter and spread in the bottom of a greased 9x13 baking pan. Arrange pear pieces, rounded side up, in rows on top of sugar mixture.
  • Mix together cake mix, buttermilk, reserved pear syrup, oil, eggs, ginger, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Mix 1 minute on low speed. Scrape sides of bowl, then mix at medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Pour batter over pears in pan. Bake ar 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
  • While cake is baking, boil together 1/2 cup butter, sugar, and water for 1 minute. Add rum. Cool.
  • Frost cooled cake with cooled icing.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe pears for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have dark rum, you can use light rum instead.
  • To make the cake ahead of time, bake it according to the recipe instructions and then let it cool completely. Wrap the cake tightly in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To serve, bring the cake to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

This spiced rum and pear cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a hint of spice from the rum and a sweet and juicy pear filling. It's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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