PUMPKIN RUM BABA (BABA AU RHUM) (THANKSGIVING CAKE)

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Rich pumpkin rum cake. Baba was introduced into France in the 18th century via Alsace Lorraine. Originally baba was similar to babka, a tall cylindrical yeast cake, but saturated in liquor, usually rum.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

butter, to grease pan
flour, to dust pan
1 cup canned pumpkin
3 eggs
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup milk
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 (20 ounce) package poundcake mix
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 cup rum

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Generously grease a bundt pan and dust with flour, knocking out excess.
  • In a large mixing bowl, at low speed, beat pumpkin with eggs, butter, milk and spice until well blended; gradually add cake mix.
  • Gradually increase mixer speed to medium and mix for 3 minutes, occasionally scraping sides, continuing to mix until batter is smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan; bake until golden (1 hour).
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then on rack for 20 minutes.
  • In a saucepan, combine sugar and orange juice.
  • Heat until sugar dissolves, stirring constantly, and mixture boils.
  • Stir in rum and cinnamon, and remove from heat.
  • Baste cake with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 82.9, Sodium 133.5, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 9.5, Protein 2.6

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