No-Bake Babà al Rum Cake
Store-bought sponge cake soaked in rum syrup, topped with whipped cream, almonds, and a cherry. Looks fancy, takes 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in rum.
Step 2
Cut sponge cake into 4 pieces. Place each on a plate or in a shallow bowl.
Step 3
Pour rum syrup evenly over each cake piece, letting it soak for 2 minutes until the cake absorbs the liquid.
Step 4
Whip heavy cream in a bowl with a whisk or mixer until soft peaks form, about 3 minutes.
Step 5
Top each cake with a generous dollop of whipped cream, then sprinkle with sliced almonds, a glace cherry, and colorful sprinkles.
Step 6
Serve immediately while the cake is still moist and the cream is cold.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- medium mixing bowl
- whisk or electric mixer
- dinner plates or shallow bowls
- knife
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