Rum Babà Recipe

Ingredients:

1. 300g all-purpose flour
2. 100g butter (unsalted), softened
3. 100g caster sugar
4. 4 eggs, room temperature
5. 7g instant dried yeast
6. 1 tsp salt
7. 1 tsp vanilla extract
8. 1/2 cup warm milk
9. 1/2 cup rum
10. 1/2 cup sugar
11. 1/2 cup water
12. Zest of one lemon

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix flour, instant dried yeast, sugar, salt, and eggs.
2. Add the softened butter, vanilla extract, and warm milk; mix to combine.
3. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and no longer sticks to your hands. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise for about an hour or until doubled in size.
4. Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a muffin tin.
5. Divide the dough into 12 balls and put them in the muffin tin. Let rise for another 30 minutes.
6. Bake babas for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely.
7. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine rum, sugar, water, and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and stir to dissolve the sugar. Let cool.
8. Take the babas out of the muffin tin and place them on a plate. Using a toothpick, poke holes all over the babas.
9. Brush or pour the rum syrup over the babas. Let absorb the syrup until the babas are saturated.
10. Serve the babas alone or along with whipped cream and fruit on top.

Verdict:

This Rum Babà recipe will satisfy any sweet tooth craving. The cake is fluffy, moist, and infused with a delicious rum syrup. The recipe is easy to follow and does not require any complicated or hard-to-find ingredients. This is a perfect dessert for any occasion.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve the Rum Babà on its own or with some whipped cream and fruit on top. The babas also taste great with some ice cream or caramel sauce. You can serve them for dessert after a lovely meal or with coffee or tea for a snack.