# Rum Baba

Recipe by [Liam Murphy](https://fridge.menu/en/u/liammurphy)

A classic yeast cake soaked in rum syrup, baked in individual moulds.

Servings: 8 · Prep 30 min · Cook 13 min · Desserts

Vegetarian · Contains: gluten, milk, eggs

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## Ingredients

- 125 g [Plain flour](https://fridge.menu/en/i/flour)
- 50 g [Butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter) — softened
- 2 pcs [Eggs](https://fridge.menu/en/i/eggs)
- 1 pcs [Egg yolk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/egg-yolk)
- 15 g [Milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/milk)
- 15 g [Caster sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 15 g [Yeast](https://fridge.menu/en/i/yeast)
- 1 pinch [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 500 g [Water](https://fridge.menu/en/i/water)
- 250 g [Caster sugar](https://fridge.menu/en/i/sugar)
- 250 g [Rum](https://fridge.menu/en/i/rum)
- 1 pcs [Lemon zest](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon-zest)
- [Jam](https://fridge.menu/en/i/jam) — to taste

## Steps

1. In a bowl, combine the whole eggs, egg yolk and milk, and mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour with the yeast, gradually adding the milk-egg mixture.
3. Add the sugar, salt and softened butter, and mix until smooth.
4. Using a piping bag, divide the batter among the baba moulds.
5. Leave the dough to prove for 30 minutes. (30 min)
6. Bake in a fan oven preheated to 180°C for 12-13 minutes. (13 min)
7. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
8. Pour the water into a saucepan, add the sugar and lemon zest, and bring to the boil.
9. Remove the syrup from the heat, strain it, pour into a bowl and add the rum.
10. Dip the baked babas into the syrup for a few seconds, then place on a wire rack.
11. Brush the surface of each baba with jam for shine.
12. Place the babas in the fridge and let them rest for at least 1 hour. (60 min)

Published 2026-10-10

https://fridge.menu/en/r/rum-baba-3kt7pvxl

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