What does rum do in a cake?

Whether you add the smoky, intense flavor of a spiced rum to banana bread pudding or a rich porter to Irish-style fruit cake, alcohol can give flavor, moisture, and a tender crumb to your baked goods.

Does rum cake make you high?

It is possible to become intoxicated from consumption of an excessive amount of rum cake, and some rum cakes contain even more than five percent of certain grain alcohols, though some are made to consistently contain less than 0.5% alcohol.

What is a cake with rum called?

Rum cake is traditionally a holiday season dessert, inspired by the dried fruit holiday puddings of Britain, made with dried fruit soaked in rum and a sweet buttery caramel. The cake has evolved over time, becoming more of a sponge cake soaked in rum than a rum-soaked fruitcake (you can still find this variety).

Can a child eat rum cake?

Uncooked alcohol-containing foods, such as gateaux, alcohol-soaked cakes, and syllabubs, should never be served to children (as the alcohol does not evaporate and remains present), and, contrary to popular belief, even cooked foods can contain more alcohol than many people realize.

Which alcohol is best for cake?

For example, rum and bourbon give off nutty and vanilla tasting notes that work well with pie filling, cake mix and cookie dough (much like a vanilla extract). Red wine, port and brandy, on the other hand, add a sweetness that pairs nicely with glazes, chocolate cake and gingerbread.

Can I add rum to cake batter?

Make the Cake Thoroughly grease and flour a Bundt pan and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, water, oil, and 1/2 cup dark rum. Mix by hand or an electric mixer until the batter is smooth. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.

Can you drive after eating rum cake?

You Can Totally Get Busted For Driving Under the Influence of Rum Balls. File this under “live and learn.” One driver’s mishap can serve as a lesson to all other drivers thinking “cakes are cakes,” even when they’re made with rum.

Can you get drunk eating rum cake?

An average rum cake has around 1/2 cup rum to bake the cake and eating two to three pieces of dry rum cake is too less to get you drunk. However, if you soak the cake in rum after baking and serve it after refrigeration, then eating too much cake can get you a little intoxicated.