Also known as Gateau Au Beurre, Haitian Cake is a delicious, buttery bake with a hit of dark Barbancourt rum. Double the recipe as you’ll want more after the first bite!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.Beat the sugar, egg yolk, and butter. Add the nutmeg, vanilla, and almond extract, Barbancourt rum, and alternatively add in the milk and flour mixture. Beat to a creamy, silky texture. Set the batter aside.Next, beat the egg whites to stiff form. Then fold in the egg whites in the cake batter. Place the batter in a buttered 8-inch baking pan to make 2 layers, or place the batter in a 16-inch pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes or until the toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. Allow cake to cool completely before icing and cutting/serving the cake.
Cream Cheese Icing Instructions
Add the cream cheese, powder sugar, almond extract, and milk.
Begin to blend slowly then gradually increase the speed. Blend to a smooth consistency. Place in the refrigerator until ready to be used.
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