Italian rum cake recipe authentic

By: Francesca Montillo, ISDA Food & Travel Writer Growing up in southern Italy, I was pretty fortunate that I had a stay-at-home mom who was quite the cook and baker. It wasn’t until years later, after our move to the U.S., where mom joined the “working world,” and lost the time to bake all of … Continued

A guide on how to create one of the traditional Italian pastries, this authentic Italian rum cake recipe would be a lovely addition to your collection.

Italian rum cake is so moist, delicious and creamy, you’ll seriously want seconds! This rum soaked layer cake is a showstopper dessert!

My dear friend Drew celebrated his birthday last week. As my gift to him, I did what I do…I baked. He had mentioned weeks before his love of “wedding cake”, so I had a plan to make him one for his birthday. But as the big day approached, it became clear he had something quite specific in mind. What he desired was the “Italian” wedding cake that he enjoyed growing up in Pennsylvania. This cake was beyond the scope of my experience, so I went to the www to do a little research. I found two…

Growing up, Italian rum cake was a must-have for every birthday celebration.We didn’t do chocolate cake, sheet cake, or any other cake. My family and most other Italian American families in the neighborhood would always order this kind of cake from the infamous Paterson Pasty Shop. This Italian rum cake will always remind me of my childhood, my mother; my Italian roots; ….bittersweet memories for sure! I’m so glad that I’ve found a way to make it just as I like it because it seems to be…

Rich, sweet and an amazing showstopper for any event, this cake is made totally from scratch.

Instead of buying an Italian rum cake at a bakery near you, why not bake a homemade version with this Italian rum cake recipe that's also known as Italian hangover cake?

Makes 1 9in round 3 layer cake Bake time : 25-30 mins Cool time : 45 mins Decorating time : 30 mins

When I was younger and there was a special occasion -- a wedding, a christening, a bocce banquet (yes, I went to one of those and sat next to "Lefty") -- there was always a multi-layered Italian rum cake. As a kid, it didn't appeal to me, but as an adult, I think it's got to be one of my favorite desserts. All the essential ingredients are there -- a tender cake to bite into, chocolate and vanilla pastry cream, sweet ricotta with chocolate bits, whipped cream. All that and booze too. If…

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