Quick Rum Cake Bites
Store-bought sponge cake soaked in a boozy rum syrup—the TikTok shortcut to Italian babà. Fluffy, boozy, and done in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 2g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Slice cake into 1-inch-thick rounds or chunks. Arrange in a shallow bowl or baking dish.
Step 2
Combine rum, sugar, water, and lemon zest in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Step 3
Stir until sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
Step 4
Pour warm syrup over cake pieces. Let soak 5 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
Step 5
Divide soaked cake among small bowls or glasses. Top with a dollop of whipped cream.
Step 6
Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours.
Tools you’ll need
- small saucepan
- shallow bowl or baking dish
- small spoon for stirring
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