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Luscious Dark Chocolate Rum Cake. The cake can be served plain, or it is delicious with coffee flavored whipped cream.
by Steve P.·published 2001-12-23
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Shake out any excess crumbs and set aside.
05Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt, set aside.06Melt chocolate in a small double boiler or microwave on low setting.07Set aside to cool slightly.08In a 2 cup glass measuring jug dissolve the coffee in the boiling water.09Add cold water to the 1 1/2 cup line.10Add 1/2 cup of dark rum. Set aside to cool completely.11In a large bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter, add the vanilla and sugar.12Add the eggs one at a time, beating until smooth.13Add chocolate and beat to mix well.14Adjust the machine to low speed, add the dry ingredients and the coffee/rum liquid alternately and gradually to avoid splashing.15Scrape the bowl with a spatula, and beat until smooth.16Pour into pan, smooth the top to make level.17Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes.18Test for doneness with a cake tester or a long thin barbecue stick and bake only until the tester comes out clean and dry.19Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then cover with a rack and invert.20Remove the pan.21Using a pastry brush or any 1 inch bristle paint brush, paint the cake with the extra 1/3 cup of dark rum, it will absorb completely.22Leave the cake on the rack to cool.23The cake can be served plain, or it is delicious with coffee flavored whipped cream.