QUICK RUM CAKE A LA MAISON

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This is from my Mom's recipe file. It was clipped from Good Housekeeping (1969) and became a family favorite. It was based on a dessert served at La Maison Stohrer in Paris.

Provided by Jacki Allen @jackio46

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package(s) yellow cake mix for 2-layer
1 teaspoon(s) grated orange rind
1/2 cup(s) light rum
FILLING
2 cup(s) heavy cream
1/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
dash(es) salt
CHOCOLATE FROSTING
6 - chocolate, unsweetened squares
1 1/2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoon(s) hot water
3 - eggs
1/2 cup(s) butter, softened

Steps:

  • Prepare cake per directions on package for two 9-inch rounds but fold in the orange rind. Bake and cool completely. When cool, using sharp knife cut in half horizontally to make 4 layers. Sprinkle each layer with rum. Place first layer on cake plate( cut side down) and spread with 1/3 of the filling.Repeat with two more layers. Top layer should be top side up. Frost with chocolate frosting and if desired press 1 cup chopped walnuts around the sides of cake. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Filling: In small bowl, at medium speed, whip the cream with sugar, salt until stiff peaks form. Fold in vanilla.
  • Frosting: In medium bowl, with mixer at low speed, beat the chocolate (melted)sugar and water until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add butter and beat until smooth.

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