A Nicaraguan dessert of sponge cake soaked with spiced rum syrup and raisins.
35 min prep 15 min cook
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Cut the sponge cake into thick slices and arrange them in a wide dish.
Put the sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, lemon zest, and raisins in a pot.
Boil the syrup for 15 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Turn off the heat and add the rum.
Ladle the hot syrup over the sponge cake slices.
Rest the dessert for 20 minutes so it absorbs the syrup.
Scatter the raisins over the top and serve at room temperature.
💡 Tip: Add the rum after turning off the heat, not while the syrup is boiling; its aroma stays clearer.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in small portions with plain cream or unsweetened coffee.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~310
kcal calories
5
g protein
50
g carbs
7
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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