Caribbean cinnamon cake recipe

Caribbean Cinnamon Cake recipe

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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.Indulge in the exotic flavors of the Caribbean with this mouthwatering cinnamon cake recipe. Bursting with warm and aromatic spices, this dessert is a delightful blend of tradition and tropical charm. The rich and tender cake is infused with the irresistible essence of cinnamon, transporting your taste buds to the sun-soaked islands. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this Caribbean delight is perfect for any occasion, from cozy gatherings to festive celebrations.
Keywords: Caribbean, cinnamon cake, exotic flavors, cream cheese frosting, tropical charm.
Caribbean cinnamon cake recipe details
Ingredients
For the dough: | |
250 g | flour |
1 pinch(es) | salt |
70 g | icing sugar |
150 g | cold butter flakes |
1 | egg |
For the topping: | |
1 | mature banana |
200 g | single cream |
2 | cinnamon sticks |
50 g | coconut flakes |
3 | eggs |
125 g | sugar |
3 tsp | cinnamon powder |
1 pinch(es) | mace |
200 g | ground almonds |
1 tbsp | rum |
To garnish: | |
icing sugar |
Instructions
Grease a springform pan.Combine the flour with a pinch of salt and the icing sugar. Add the butter and the egg and knead to a smooth dough. On a slightly floured surface roll out the pastry, then transfer it into the cake tin and pull up the edges a bit. Keep cool.
Peel and slice the banana. In a saucepan, heat the cream and add the bananas and cinnamon sticks. Remove from heat and allow to steep for 10 minutes. Remove the cinnamon sticks and purée the banana single cream mixture with a hand blender until smooth.
In a dry skillet toast the coconut flakes until slightly golden brown.
Preheat the oven to 175°C.
Whisk the eggs with the sugar, cinnamon powder and mace until creamy. Stir in the cream mixture, the almonds, the coconut flakes and the rum.
Spoon the mixture into the springform pan and bake for 35 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, then remove from the tin and place on a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with icing sugar.
Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 35 min
Resting time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a
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