Rum Cake with Rum Raisin Ice Cream and Island Fruit
This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 601 calories, 9g of protein, and 18g of fat. A mixture of tropical fruit, rum raisin ice cream, heavy whipping cream, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. It will be a hit at your Summer event.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 3-inch-high sides.
Whisk flour and baking powder in medium bowl. Beat butter, sugar, and salt in large bowl until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes.
Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
Mix 1 cup water and vanilla extract in measuring cup. Fold flour mixture into butter mixture in 3 additions alternately with water mixture in 2 additions.
Transfer batter to prepared springform pan.
Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 hour 10 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.)
Combine first 7 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high. Boil without stirring until sauce is reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm slightly before continuing.)
Remove sides from cake pan. Slice cake.
Place 1 wedge on each plate.
Place scoop of ice cream alongside. Spoon chopped tropical fruit alongside.
Sprinkle with chopped pecans and serve.