Baba Savarin Recipe

Cake Preparation

1. 1

   Preheat the Oven

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan with butter.

2. 2

   Mix Dry Ingredients

   In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.

3. 3

   Beat Eggs

   In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the milk and vanilla extract, then whisk until combined.

4. 4

   Combine Mixtures

   Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. 5

   Pour into Pan

   Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

6. 6

   Bake the Cake

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. 7

   Prepare Rum Syrup

   While the cake is baking, prepare the rum syrup by combining 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of rum in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Soak the Cake

   Once the cake is baked, let it cool for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a serving plate. Pour the warm rum syrup over the cake, allowing it to soak in.

9. 9

   Serve

   Let the cake soak for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Baba Savarin!