I made your incredible Italian Rum Cake for my mother’s 82 birthday. It’s her favorite. I followed your recipe and the cake was a huge hit. We are a well traveled family and to hear my mother say it was the best she ever had was a real gift in and of itself. Thank you! ❤️
Dear Jonathan, Happy birthday to your mom! My mom will be 82 in October and I’ll be making her the rum cake too. I’m beyond happy reading your message, it’s an honor having my recipes made, Food is indeed love. Thank you so much fir watching and making the recipes that I so happily share. Grazie di cuore. 💖
Wow! Thank you so much for this wonderful compliment. Sometimes it’s so nice to hear. Sending you lots of love. Happy baking. I’m making the italian Apple torta for tonight. 💕
I was raised having rum cake on all of my families birthdays. Then I moved to AZ 40 years ago from Massachusetts, and even the two semi Italian bakeries they have out here so not have them. I’m going to try making this for my son’s 40th birthday this weekend. Thank you so much for explaining it all. So happy I found your videos ❤❤
Thank you so much! Happy birthday to your sister 🎂💕🎉 make the sponge and custard the day before. If you’re lucky to have leftovers it tastes amazing and few days later.
I made this cake this weekend and it is AMAZING!!! Followed recipe and instructions closely. Made the cake and cream one day, assembled the cake the next. Not gonna lie, I had a piece for breakfast this morning! It’s irresistible! Honestly it’s the best cake I’ve ever made. I’ve had rum cake from bakeries many times in my life and I’d put this above all of them. Thank you, Alessandra! You’re the best! ❤️🎂
Oh my God! Thank you thank you thank you. That’s exactly how I feel about this cake. I will be making a video to make individual rum cake cups. I’m reading your message again, it just warms my heart. 💕
High praises to Alessandra!! My Boston Italian foodie husband is the pickiest. He’s such a good cook and only likes perfection. He never wanted me to make a rum cake (his favorite) for his birthday because he didn’t think it could be done right. He told me that this came out phenomenal. I have Never ever heard him say that about anything I’ve made before! THANK YOU!! ❤️❤️🏆🏆🏆🏆
Excellent teacher. I am so sorry I didn’t pay more attention to my Nonna growing up in the kitchen. Now with everybody gone I love your tutorials. Grazie Mille!
I know the feeling. I'm the only one in my family who knows how to make my mom's Raisin Source for ham. I was the baby of the family who lived w/ her last and remember her preparing it for hams.
As a kid, my family would get this birthday cake for us. The bakery closed down and we haven’t been able to find this cake. Praise God for you, Alessandra! And for this recipe! I’m going to try to make this cake. Thank you and God bless you and your family.
Dear Virginia, thank you for your beautiful message. It’s messages like yours that give me the drive to keep sharing my recipes. Grazie di cuore 💖 Please do use the gram measurements for a more precise baking. Make the pan di Spagna and custard the day before and a little extra rum doesn’t hurt. Lol Thank you so much and please let me know how it turns out. God bless you and family too. 🙏🏻♥️♥️
When I lived in the North End of Boston, this was my birthday cake. I've retired to Alabama and have sent this recipe to my children to bake a home made version for my next birthday. I'll drop off several bottles of rum and ingredients, so by the time my birthday arrives in July, it should be perfect! Any extra tips to share with my Irish children would be appreciated!!
Excellent recipe and I cannot wait to try it! Mio dio! They used to beat the yolks by hand?! povra bestia! But as a restaurateur with 25+ years experience and 6 of those as a bartender, Captain Morgan is most definitely not quality rum. It's not the worst, but quality isn't the first word I'd use to describe CM. Inexpensive quality rums include Mount Gay, Plantation, Brugal, Flor di Cana, and Barcelo.
Thank you so so much for watching. I will certainly try the rum you have suggested. Always happy to try good recommendations. If there’s left over cake it will taste better in the next days. 💕
@@alessandrasfoodislove Grazie mille for sharing this recipe! My dad is Marchegiano, so as the family cook I've been making more and more traditional Italian dishes and baking for family occasions. In our city, a long-time baker whose specialty was rum cake just retired, so I imagine a number of Italians in my city are also looking for this recipe! Brava e grazie, and I bet your mom was extremely pleased! Ciao signora!
@@TomatoFettuccini so proud of you to keep the traditions going. 🇮🇹if we don’t one day they’ll be gone. I have family in the Marche region and are incredible cooks. Hope to do a video recipe with them one day. A few years have passed since my mom’s surprise birthday cake and she now lives with me and family. I just read to her your messsge and ha detto “che cosa bella ti ha scritto” graxie di cuore 💖 hope tutti i paesani mi seguiranno e faranno la torta. Un’altra delle mie preferite e’ la torta rum con le pesche e crema pasticciera. Un grande abbraccio
@@alessandrasfoodislove Grazie per l'abbraccio, Nonna! I don't speak Italian but I try to keep gli tradizione coquinari alive. Much of my family is also good cooks, both here, in Canada, and in Italy. I have multiple birthdays coming up at the end of the month, so I can make it for all of them! Tanti auguri!
Thank you Mary! I love to bake in silence because it needs my full attention and I want you to feel you’re baking with me with no distractions. Beautiful words 💕grazie di cuore
@@alessandrasfoodislove Today I discovered your channel searching for authentic Italian cannoli thinking of my Italian family members. I subscribed to your channel, recipes passed down from grandma are the best! And I prefer a visual video. Because I can rewind if I miss something and better than a cookbook w/ one picture. I'm on my own learning Italian baking here online.. Both of my grandmothers were Irish, one who lived in Ireland passed before I was born. And the other one emigrated from Ireland to the USA. She never showed me how to cook, bake, or even cooked me a meal. I do bake some of my Irish mother's and Irish aunt's recipes. However, none of them cooked Italian! I find baking a bit of a mystery till discover what's in them. I would love to have had a grandma to show me how to bake. Thanks for your lessons!
@@marycollins1631 dear Mary, I’m so happy that now you’ll be baking italian desserts. Ireland is on my bucket list. I do make a delicious Irish soda bread passed down by my good friend Morgan from her grandmother Murphy. Nothing like passed down recipes. I’m hoping to do a video before St Patrick’s day. That’s a very special holiday in our house and I make a big pot of corned beef. On the bread we strictly use the super expensive Irish ☘️ butter. Lol it’s a must. Thank you so much for watching and leaving me messages. It sure makes me happy to read them. 💖
@@alessandrasfoodislove I think your talented baker! Hope your mom loved her rum cake!. I wanted to taste it. My sister always bought the best rum cakes from Boston Nth End back to us when we lived in GA. She had an Italian boyfriend in her younger years. Your rum cake looked s professional! My brother married an Italian woman and my cousin married an Italian man. Then there was the stuck-up Italian family from Queens New York that I married into..I couldn't stir the sauce (gravy) right never mind being allowed to stuff the cannolis. I make a mean pasta sauce though. My impression of the older Irish generation is they call it the red sauce and can live w/o it. Btw, I use butter, & buttermilk and I add caraway seeds to my mom's Irish soda bread recipe. Some people leave them out. My mom put 2 tablespoons of shredded orange rind in her Irish bread dough I do as well yum! The boiled dinner is quite nutritious. I had it for dinner w/ ham last night. Cheers, Mary
Thank you! We had these cakes at my Nonnie’s house in Brooklyn 40 years ago. I started looking for images and then recipes to match my memories. I found your video and just made one for our son’s 16th Birthday. Wish I could attach a photo so you could see how well your instructions and detail worked!
Happy birthday to your son!! 🎂🍰🥰I’m exploding with joy over your message. People like you are the reason I keep going with my recipes. It’s all about love and the memories. God bless. Be safe and let’s keep cooking together. You can email me the picture at alessandrasfoodislove@gmail.com I would love to see it.
Happy birthday!! Hope you made it and everyone enjoyed it. Hope you had a little piece leftover because it always tastes better the next day. Thank you for watching.
Thank you Thank you for this Video!! My husband has been getting this Birthday cake for over 30 years from the same Bakery. That Bakery closed this year. My husband was very sad 😥 . In my search to find the recipe I found you!!!😁 Thanks to your Video I was able to make it for his 43rd bday He was very Happy!!! The entire cake disappeared very fast! Thank you, you explained it perfectly 🥰 Now I can make it every year for my husband.❤
Dear Lisa, Happy birthday to your husband. Your beautiful comment made my day. Food is indeed love. 💖too bad there wasn’t any left overs because it tastes better the next day. Lol Thank you so much for watching and making my recipes. 💚🤍♥️💖
Made your limoncello to give my brothers for Christmas. It’s also my eldest brothers birthday on Christmas Day and am going to make this cake. I’m so excited. This is my all time favourite cake!
this dessert looks wonderful. I love the care you took to make it as well as the details you provided as you went along and why you did things a certain way. I can imagine your mother loved this for her birthday!
Hi Julie, Mom was so happy. I set up a table outside her front window and we sang happy birthday. She was so excited. I should share the video with you all. Her smile and happiness melted my heart. We say in Italian “ di mamma ce n’è solo una” 🥰🥰🥰ThAnk you for watching 🥰
Beautiful. Very close to my Mother’s recipe that she make me for my birthday every year. Sweet loving memories.Fabulous video thank you. From Southern California with love ❤️
Thank you so so so much for this video! I've been wanting to make Italian rum cake for many years. But, I understood it wouldn't be easy. My first attempt went in the trash 😭. Then I found your video. You are a dear sweet lady for sharing. I've known women who are awesome cooks but, wouldn't share their wealth of knowledge. Thank you again. I can now cross this off my " things to accomplish". ❤️
Thank you so very much Marcella! I really don’t get the concept of not sharing recipes. If we don’t the recipe will die with that person. I’m all about sharing. I get so excited when I get a message that someone made my recipe. Food is love. Make the custard and pan di Spagna the day before. Then assemble the next day. The video sure helps to the step by step. I was very conservative with the rum. lol a little more will be awesome. ♥️💚🤍♥️
Più Bella Alessandras. Almost exactly like Grandma used to make. We all watched your recipe and technique and we loved it. We are going to make it tonight, Ringrazre !
Beautiful Job many blessings to your mom and your family im from Greece i understood many of the italian words ahah iloved it thank you for sharing!!! happy New Year to All
Thank you for watching! It’s not difficult at all, I would also add more rum. I like it rum drink!! Lol Hope you make it and enjoy all my recipes. 🥰🇮🇹🇺🇸
This was fun to make, a lot of "baking rules" to follow . I have been baking for 40+ years but this was my 1st sponge cake and 1st rum cake. We bought rum cakes when I was a kid from a bakery . It came out pretty good for my 1st one. I candied the almonds and put them on the sides. Thank you for all the tips and recipe.
Thank you for watching!! 🥰 I’m so happy you made it, hope you have some leftover because it taste better as it sits for a day or so. My friend Laurie says the same about my rules. LOL I want to make sure that my recipes come out perfect at the first try. 🥰 I love love the idea of candied almonds. I’ll be sure to try it. Be safe snd thank you so much. 🥰🙏🏻
Lol on friend Laurie saying the same. Some cooks do not like to bake because of so called rules... I love it. Mocielllos bakery always had the candied nuts. I toasted them a little 1st then put into the sugar. Next time I will lay out the almonds flat and drizzle with sugar syrup, less clumps. Thanks again
Again, I am so happy I found this channel. I love listening and watching you make all of these recipes. Desserts are definitely my favorite, but I enjoy all of your recipes. Just a beautiful cake for your Mother. ❤️Thank you Alessandra. Keep em coming! Stay safe and be well! 😊💕
Debra thank you for your beautiful words. Cooking I love and baking so relaxes me. My mom was super happy, we did a window birthday because of Covid but she was so happy. She said the cake got better with each passing day. She ate it for 4 days lol. Be safe and God bless. 🥰🙏🏻🇮🇹
Thank you for the recipe, I love rum cake! My favorite Italian bakery does a layer of cannoli cream and a layer of pastry cream with fresh strawberries. It is to die for!
Wonderful! We never made rum cake but bought ours from the baker! I was just telling my kids about rum cake- they never had it so I think I’ll try yours. I’m not much of a baker, but I’m willing to try! Looks delish!
I enjoy watching your patisserie recipes and cake making. Your presentation skills are making the videos very interesting to watch and I enjoy how you throw some Italian words into the English and you also explain what they mean. Well done !!!
Thank you so much! When I speak I go from English to Italian to Neapolitan. Lol it makes me so happy to know that you enjoy my videos and recipes. Today we are taping an Easter classic pie. Have a wonderful day! 💖💚🤍♥️💚🤍♥️
I plan to make it for my husband on his 85th birthday in June. He lived in Naples, Italy for THREE glorious years, We have friends there who are like our famiglia !!!
So very lucky to have lived in Naples. 💙💙💙 happy birthday to your husband. Please give yourself 2 days to make it. First day Sponge cake Crema Toast almonds Syrup Second day Assembly and whipped cream.
I made this for my husband's birthday on January 5th. It was delicious! Thank you so much for the recipe. I'm going to make your cannoli cake for my birthday on January 28th. I Iove your recipes and videos. God bless you Caol Spano
Cara Carol, happy belated birthday to your husband and happy birthday to you. 🎂🎉🎂💖 rum cake and cannoli cake are 2 of my favorite cakes. I’ll be making a zuppa inglese soon. Thank you for your beautiful words and for watching. 💚🤍♥️ Please don’t forget to drain the ricotta. Btw it’s easier than the rum cake because cannoli cream comes together in a few minutes.
@@alessandrasfoodislove I always make my own ricotta as I have lactose intolerance. I use lactose free milk, cream and butter when needed. Thanks for your advise. Have a wonderful Sunday 🌹
This is my favourite cake since childhood and having been looking for the recipe for a long time. The local Italian cake shops do not seem to use rum anymore which is not the same. I made the cake for easter for the first time and it was a hit. The only thing is my oven is fan-forced and 35 minutes may have been better. I used the left over custard for cannoli and they are all gone in a day. The cake also seems to be more moist and taste better after two days in the fridge so would recommend making two days in advance. This recipe was easy to follow and not as complicated as some others I have found. Thank you so much for sharing. You are a star 🌟!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You truly explained it so well. This cake is my own creation because same in my area, bakeries just don’t make them anymore. I’ll be making one with jar peaches 🍑 and that’s a favorite too. Thank you for watching. Did you see my cannoli cake?
@@alessandrasfoodislove There was a cake shop called Marconi cakes in Sydney many years ago and they had a similar recipes to yours, except almonds were small pieces. I have tried to buy the continental cake from many other cake shops, but they either do not use liquer or possibly use Strega. I would always be disappointed as the rum was missing. Now that I have found the recipe I have a new job for birthdays and celebrations.
I am thrilled to have come across your RUclips channel. I have attempted this cake a few times and even added a cannoli layer. Thank you for sharing your recipe but most of all thank you for sharing part of your wonderful culture. Buon appetito! Grazie e felice anno nuovo!
Dear Rose, Happy birthday to your husband! 💖🎂🎉🎊I’m so very happy that you enjoyed it. It’s the cakes we grew up with and so difficult to find in stores. Thank you for watching and making my recipes!! 💖💖
Thank you so much for watching! I’m so very happy that everyone loved it. This is one of my favorite, not easy to find italian bakeries that make it so wonderful that we can!!! 💖💖💚🤍♥️
Happy birthday to your husband. Be sure to make it in two days. It just makes it for an easier cake. First day Make sponge Cream Syrup Second day Whipped cream Assembly of cake 🎂🎉🎂🎉 🎂 💚🤍♥️
Happy birthday celebration! Thank you so very much! Your message made me so happy. All my recipes are what I make for my family and friends and I love to share them. ❤️🥰
Thank you! I made it for my mom and she was so happy. The longer it sits the tastier it gets. Delicious 😋 Unfortunately not easy to let it sit. LOL Grazie sempre per le tue belle parole. 🥰
Thank you Anne! It’s truly a labor of love. 💖💖💖 so worth it! I actually prefer it after it sits in the fridge a little longer. 😂 get the Rum soaked up nicely.
Sorry for replying so late. Missed the message. Thank you for watching, this is truly a labor of love but so worth it. My msmma was so happy. We did a drive by birthday. I set the table outside her apartment window. She was so happy. I can cry just thinking about it. 🥰🥰🥰🥰.
Beautiful rum cake Alessandra! My local Sicilian bakery makes my favorite rum cake a bit differently. They really soak the cake so much that it drips from the bottom. And they frost the top and sides with buttercream and coat the sides with toasted coconut. The chilled sweet buttercream and coconut balances beautifully with the rum and tastes amazing. They also add mini chocolate chips to the chilled custard filling, but I like your idea of making a layer of chocolate custard with the cocoa powder. Maybe you would like to try these variations. You've inspired me to make this cake myself! Grazie!
Dear Marie, I read your message 3 times and I found my self drooling. Oh my that sounds delicious. I will keep it in mind and try it very soon. I’ll do a couple tries before the video. I’m sure that will be fun. Iol. I also make a cannoli/cassata cake that’s delicious. Hopefully I’ll get a video out soon. Big hugs and thank you so much! 💖💖🎂🥮🧁
@@alessandrasfoodislove the bakery I used to go to in Philly uses ricotta cannoli cream and crema pastierra it’s absolutely amazing I’m using your recipe to make the cake now and using mascarpone instead of ricotta for one of the layers
@@fvegofvdez2952 that sounds absolutely delicious. Did you see my cannoli cake or the mascarpone, limoncello recipes? Thank you so much for watching. 💚🤍♥️
Really enjoyed watching you make an Italian rum cake. It has been along time since I’ve made one. You make it the way I used to make it. I am going to make one this week. Thank you so much I can’t wait to taste it.
Thank you for the video and the ingredients. I made this cake this past weekend for my dads 81st birthday and it was a hit. I have a question with regards to the almonds on the cake. I made this cake the day before and had it in the fridge over night. Are the roasted almond's on the cake supposed to be a little soft? I am assuming this is normal? Looking forward to your answer. Thank you again!
Hi Yolanda!! Happy birthday to your dad, you have the same name like my mom. 💕💕💕 the almonds get a little soft from the fridge and also from the wetness of the cream they’re sticking on. Thank you so very much for watching, you can’t imagine the joy that it gives me passing on the recipes. God bless. 🙏🏻🥰 a big birthday hug to your dad. By the way, if you have a piece left of the cake, it will taste even better today.!!!
Hi 👋 Alessandra This is the cake 🎂 I grew up with wow this is amazing 😉 I cannot wait to try this,you make it look so easy. Xoxoxo thank you 🙏 Amazing 😉 love 💕 it
@@alessandrasfoodislove Hi 👋 Alessandra So nice to here from you I was worried 😟 when you told me the Ida storm ⛈ was headed your way, I hope 🤞 ed you and your family Is ok 👌. Oh I am so glad you found that message,my mom made me that cake 🎂 for all my birthday s ,and i had lost that recipe and when I came across yours I got so excited 😆 fall is coming and my ankle is all better so now I can make that cake 🍰 I love 💕 baking and cooking And I like it a lot better when it’s cooler out side .Alessandra I am sooooo happy 😃 I came across your videos I enjoy 😊 the way you show us how to make the dish ,and I am so familiar with most of your recipes so far . Mary.
Thank you so much Mary. Unfortunately my sister was in a flood zone and under 7 feet of water. The family is all together helping her and her family clean up from it all. Even with the total devastation we are grateful 🙏🏻 that they’re all safe. Everything else can be replaced. So glad to hear your ankle is fine. Finally weather is cooler and I agree with you, it’s more pleasant too bake. 💖be safe and buona domenica.
@@alessandrasfoodislove Hi 👋 Alessandra Oh know I am so sorry 😐 she has to go through this I am glad your sister and her family are safe ,like you say everything else can be replaced . 🙏🤗💕 I wish every one well . Thank you 😊 it took a long time but its all better now . Be safe and buona Domenica to you to. Mary.
Hi Alessandra! Love your channel and I’m so excited to make this cake! I know you use extra large eggs for the cake, do you use the same size for the filling? Thanks. ❤️
Thank you so so much for watching. Large or extra large are ok for the filling. If you’re using large eggs use 7 for the sponge cake. Please make cake and custard a day ahead and next day whipped cream and assembly. I love leftovers because they taste even better. 💕thank you so much for watching. 💚🤍♥️
@@alessandrasfoodislove thank you so much! I’m going to make the cake and fillings tomorrow, assemble Saturday, serve Sunday. If I can wait. 🤣 I’m so thrilled as I haven’t had this cake in years. Thank you again!
My dad's family is from Castello del Lago and Italian Rum Cake has always been his favorite type of cake! His great aunt made an incredible one when she was alive. I am stereotypically "medigan" in my family, but I managed to make a half decent rum cake thanks to your wonderful recipe! It has now become something my family requests! Thank you! I was wondering: have you ever made any part of this in advance? If so, how do you store it?
Thank you so much for watching! You had me laughing at the Medigan 😂😂🤣 wish I could’ve seen their face when they tasted the rum cake you made. 💖💖 I absolutely make it in 2 days. The custard, syrup and pan di Spagna I make the day before. Store custard and syrup in the fridge. Pan di Spagna pesce in spring form and just cover with paper towel leaving it on a counter. If you’re in a very humid area (Florida) store in the fridge too. I’m super thrilled that you make my recipe. Did you see my cannoli cake ? Grazie di cuore 💖💚🤍♥️
Can you substitute a teaspoon of pure vanilla if you don’t have vanilla pods. I just came upon your channel and seen this recipe and it looked so good so I just have to try it.
È spettacolare! The more days it fits the tastier it gets. It so brings me back 25 plus years ago when these were the cakes we got at our local italian bakeries. Not many more left. :( Oatmeal in the morning is good so later you can have the rum Cake. LOL. Buona giornata a te cara AnnaMaria e saluta la zia
Hi Nina, The eggs I used are extra large. That’s normally what I use. Yes, you can use a tsp of vanilla but added once the custard is already cooked. I’m super excited for you making the cake. Also, if you like extra rum absolutely add it. Don’t try to make the cake in one day. It can be challenging. Make the custard and pan di Spagna the day before. Next day the syrup, whipped cream and assembly. This cake tastes even better after a few days made, the flavors really come together. Unfortunately, there’s any any leftover :) Thank you
Idk, maybe I got rum & cassata cakes mixed up, but they aleays called the cakes I had cassata cakes. Rum one with vanilla & chocolate custard layers? Cannoli one with cannoli cream & chocolate custard layer? Hmmm, wish I could remember. Thanks for passing on these wonderful Italian desserts (& dishes).
They are close and truly be interchanged. It really comes down to what filling you like. I do have a cannoli cake recipe up. I also make one with peaches. of course lots of rum in it too. lol
Excellent teacher! Thanks so much, I’m making it right now, it looks so good! Question, how long do you let the custard cool for before using? And also, how do you store the cake overnight for use the next day?
Thank you so much! The custard I usually make the day before and let it set overnight. Otherwise about 4 hours in the fridge. The pan di Spagna/sponge cake i leave in its pan and cover with a kitchen rag or paper towel and I leave it on my counter. Hope this helps. Thank you so so much for watching 💖💖💖
This cake looks awesome. Thank you If I try to x4 this recipe will the measurements still be okay. I have someone asking for an Italian Rum cake to feed 40 people .
Thank you for watching. 2 cakes will be plenty for 40 people. I suggest you make the sponge, custard and syrup the day before. Let it sit at least 8 hours so the rum will really soak in the cake. Please if you have any questions I’m here. 💕💕💕
Thank you for replying. I’m going to do a 12” or 14” cake. I’ll send you a picture and let you know how it came out. Thinking of doing the Italian flag with green and red cherries. Be well.
Hello Mary, I actually suggest making it the day before because the rum syrup soaks into the sponge cake. I just made 4 for a wedding. 💕 hugs to you all the way to Australia 💕💕🇦🇺
@@alessandrasfoodislove if I substitute coffee for rum should the follow the rest of the recipe for the syrup? Not sure if lemon and coffee go together…thank you 🥰
@@luisakyriacou131 hi would just do the espresso. If you want to add alcohol maybe try a Tia Maria or Kahlua. No simple syrup needed. I do make a coffee cake but the outside has buttercream. Will try to do the recipe doing. When the espresso is hot add the sugar so it melts. Let me know how it turns out.
Thankyou sooo much for this wonderful recipe and your easy explanation...it looks so good...Im making it...need to buy vanilla bean..I never used it but I think its worth buying !!!. Btw what part of Italy do you come from? We are scicilian!!
Grazie per aver condiviso :D - i've been looking for this recipe for a long time, the know-how was lost with my Nona and I always regretted not learning how to make it. Your technique and passion remind me of my nona, it's funny how we have similar food and traditions for Italians that migrated over here to Australia. I'm going to make this on the weekend, wish me luck :D.
Thank you so very much! That’s amazing that you’re watching me in Australia. Yes, some migrated East some west yet they carried their beautiful traditions and shared them with future generations. 🥰🇮🇹 I started the cooking channel to pass these traditions to my daughters. Through my channel I’ve met beautiful people from Australia. Thank you so very much. 🥰 be safe and let’s keep cooking together. 🙏🏻
Thank you for watching. Adding strawberries is a fabulous idea. My local bakery would put a strawberry compote on top of the custard. It was delicious. 💖
I made your incredible Italian Rum Cake for my mother’s 82 birthday. It’s her favorite. I followed your recipe and the cake was a huge hit. We are a well traveled family and to hear my mother say it was the best she ever had was a real gift in and of itself. Thank you! ❤️
Dear Jonathan,
Happy birthday to your mom! My mom will be 82 in October and I’ll be making her the rum cake too. I’m beyond happy reading your message, it’s an honor having my recipes made, Food is indeed love. Thank you so much fir watching and making the recipes that I so happily share. Grazie di cuore. 💖
Love this response! Enough confirmation for me to make it today. Thank you!! ❤️
This is hands down the BEST step by step Italian rum cake tutorial!
Thank you so much. I just made it for a friend’s bridal shower and it was a hit. 💕💕💕
What a enchanting person! I liked her right away and the cake looks sooooooooo delicious!
Wow! Thank you so much for this wonderful compliment. Sometimes it’s so nice to hear. Sending you lots of love. Happy baking.
I’m making the italian Apple torta for tonight. 💕
I was raised having rum cake on all of my families birthdays. Then I moved to AZ 40 years ago from Massachusetts, and even the two semi Italian bakeries they have out here so not have them. I’m going to try making this for my son’s 40th birthday this weekend. Thank you so much for explaining it all. So happy I found your videos ❤❤
Hope it was a success. Happy birthday to your son.
Thank you so much! I am now less scared to try making this beautiful cake for my sister's birthday! Your instruction and energy are wonderful.
Thank you so much! Happy birthday to your sister 🎂💕🎉 make the sponge and custard the day before. If you’re lucky to have leftovers it tastes amazing and few days later.
I made this cake this weekend and it is AMAZING!!! Followed recipe and instructions closely. Made the cake and cream one day, assembled the cake the next. Not gonna lie, I had a piece for breakfast this morning! It’s irresistible! Honestly it’s the best cake I’ve ever made. I’ve had rum cake from bakeries many times in my life and I’d put this above all of them. Thank you, Alessandra! You’re the best! ❤️🎂
Oh my God! Thank you thank you thank you. That’s exactly how I feel about this cake. I will be making a video to make individual rum cake cups. I’m reading your message again, it just warms my heart. 💕
High praises to Alessandra!! My Boston Italian foodie husband is the pickiest. He’s such a good cook and only likes perfection. He never wanted me to make a rum cake (his favorite) for his birthday because he didn’t think it could be done right. He told me that this came out phenomenal. I have Never ever heard him say that about anything I’ve made before! THANK YOU!! ❤️❤️🏆🏆🏆🏆
Thank you thank you thank you and happy birthday to your husband! You can’t imagine how happy this message makes me. 💕💕💕💕🎂🎂
I was married to an Italian husband too. He wouldn't eat leftovers.
@@marycollins1631 LOL neither do I, Mary!
I bet he would LOVE the Modern Pastry rum cakes from the North End! They are the best!
Excellent teacher. I am so sorry I didn’t pay more attention to my Nonna growing up in the kitchen. Now with everybody gone I love your tutorials. Grazie Mille!
Prego!! 💕💕💕
I know the feeling. I'm the only one in my family who knows how to make my mom's Raisin Source for ham. I was the baby of the family who lived w/ her last and remember her preparing it for hams.
❤Oh this cake takes me back!!! I’m going to make it for my daughter and granddaughters…they’re sure to love it. Thank you so much!
@@theresamimnaugh1190 thank you so much for watching. Best to make cake in 2 days.
As a kid, my family would get this birthday cake for us. The bakery closed down and we haven’t been able to find this cake. Praise God for you, Alessandra! And for this recipe! I’m going to try to make this cake. Thank you and God bless you and your family.
Dear Virginia, thank you for your beautiful message. It’s messages like yours that give me the drive to keep sharing my recipes. Grazie di cuore 💖
Please do use the gram measurements for a more precise baking.
Make the pan di Spagna and custard the day before and a little extra rum doesn’t hurt. Lol
Thank you so much and please let me know how it turns out. God bless you and family too. 🙏🏻♥️♥️
@@alessandrasfoodislove thank you for the tips! Will do!
This was always a favorite cake for every family celebration, birthdays, confirmations. So excited to have it back again! Gratzie Mille!
Thank you for watching! You make me so happy!! 🥰
Made this cake twice its the best. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching! 💖💖💖it makes me so happy.
When I lived in the North End of Boston, this was my birthday cake. I've retired to Alabama and have sent this recipe to my children to bake a home made version for my next birthday. I'll drop off several bottles of rum and ingredients, so by the time my birthday arrives in July, it should be perfect! Any extra tips to share with my Irish children would be appreciated!!
Excellent recipe and I cannot wait to try it!
Mio dio! They used to beat the yolks by hand?! povra bestia!
But as a restaurateur with 25+ years experience and 6 of those as a bartender,
Captain Morgan is most definitely not quality rum. It's not the worst, but quality isn't the first word I'd use to describe CM.
Inexpensive quality rums include Mount Gay, Plantation, Brugal, Flor di Cana, and Barcelo.
Thank you so so much for watching. I will certainly try the rum you have suggested. Always happy to try good recommendations. If there’s left over cake it will taste better in the next days.
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@@alessandrasfoodislove Grazie mille for sharing this recipe! My dad is Marchegiano, so as the family cook I've been making more and more traditional Italian dishes and baking for family occasions. In our city, a long-time baker whose specialty was rum cake just retired, so I imagine a number of Italians in my city are also looking for this recipe!
Brava e grazie, and I bet your mom was extremely pleased! Ciao signora!
@@TomatoFettuccini so proud of you to keep the traditions going. 🇮🇹if we don’t one day they’ll be gone. I have family in the Marche region and are incredible cooks. Hope to do a video recipe with them one day.
A few years have passed since my mom’s surprise birthday cake and she now lives with me and family. I just read to her your messsge and ha detto “che cosa bella ti ha scritto” graxie di cuore 💖 hope tutti i paesani mi seguiranno e faranno la torta. Un’altra delle mie preferite e’ la torta rum con le pesche e crema pasticciera. Un grande abbraccio
@@alessandrasfoodislove Grazie per l'abbraccio, Nonna! I don't speak Italian but I try to keep gli tradizione coquinari alive. Much of my family is also good cooks, both here, in Canada, and in Italy.
I have multiple birthdays coming up at the end of the month, so I can make it for all of them!
Tanti auguri!
I like your thorough recipe demonstrations without loud music it's a pleasure to follow along without distractions.
Thank you Mary! I love to bake in silence because it needs my full attention and I want you to feel you’re baking with me with no distractions. Beautiful words 💕grazie di cuore
@@alessandrasfoodislove Today I discovered your channel searching for authentic Italian cannoli thinking of my Italian family members. I subscribed to your channel, recipes passed down from grandma are the best! And I prefer a visual video. Because I can rewind if I miss something and better than a cookbook w/ one picture. I'm on my own learning Italian baking here online.. Both of my grandmothers were Irish, one who lived in Ireland passed before I was born. And the other one emigrated from Ireland to the USA. She never showed me how to cook, bake, or even cooked me a meal. I do bake some of my Irish mother's and Irish aunt's recipes. However, none of them cooked Italian! I find baking a bit of a mystery till discover what's in them. I would love to have had a grandma to show me how to bake. Thanks for your lessons!
@@alessandrasfoodislove I may even learn some Italian!
@@marycollins1631 dear Mary,
I’m so happy that now you’ll be baking italian desserts. Ireland is on my bucket list. I do make a delicious Irish soda bread passed down by my good friend Morgan from her grandmother Murphy. Nothing like passed down recipes. I’m hoping to do a video before St Patrick’s day. That’s a very special holiday in our house and I make a big pot of corned beef. On the bread we strictly use the super expensive Irish ☘️ butter. Lol it’s a must.
Thank you so much for watching and leaving me messages. It sure makes me happy to read them. 💖
@@alessandrasfoodislove I think your talented baker! Hope your mom loved her rum cake!. I wanted to taste it. My sister always bought the best rum cakes from Boston Nth End back to us when we lived in GA. She had an Italian boyfriend in her younger years. Your rum cake looked s professional! My brother married an Italian woman and my cousin married an Italian man. Then there was the stuck-up Italian family from Queens New York that I married into..I couldn't stir the sauce (gravy) right never mind being allowed to stuff the cannolis. I make a mean pasta sauce though. My impression of the older Irish generation is they call it the red sauce and can live w/o it. Btw, I use butter, & buttermilk and I add caraway seeds to my mom's Irish soda bread recipe. Some people leave them out. My mom put 2 tablespoons of shredded orange rind in her Irish bread dough I do as well yum! The boiled dinner is quite nutritious. I had it for dinner w/ ham last night. Cheers, Mary
Thank you kindly, I love your recipes, your videos and delicious results!!
@@GgGg-ep7ud thank you so much. 💕 messages like yours give me the joy to keep going b
This cake is amazing. Alessandra made it for my son’s rehearsal dinner and it was gone in no time. Thank you chef alessandra.
Thank you so much! It was truly my pleasure. 💕💕
Thank you! We had these cakes at my Nonnie’s house in Brooklyn 40 years ago. I started looking for images and then recipes to match my memories. I found your video and just made one for our son’s 16th Birthday. Wish I could attach a photo so you could see how well your instructions and detail worked!
Happy birthday to your son!! 🎂🍰🥰I’m exploding with joy over your message. People like you are the reason I keep going with my recipes. It’s all about love and the memories. God bless. Be safe and let’s keep cooking together.
You can email me the picture at alessandrasfoodislove@gmail.com
I would love to see it.
You are the best baker I love your recipes. 💕🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🍷
Thank you so much for your kind words! Making a cannoli cake right now to share with friends tomorrow. 💖💖
This was my late husband’s absolute favorite cake. Absolutely delicious! Beautiful job! ❤️❤️
So sorry for your loss. Hope making it will bring lots of loving memories 💖
Hi Alessandra! I plan on making this Saturday for my Dad’s 87th Birthday. You made it look easy!
Happy birthday!! Hope you made it and everyone enjoyed it. Hope you had a little piece leftover because it always tastes better the next day. Thank you for watching.
This is my favorite cake. I will have to give your recipe a try. Thank you so much for sharing.
@@michelesullivan8368 thank you so much. It’s the cake that we had for all occasions and weddings too. 💕💕💕
E meraviglioso, Alessandra😋😋!!! It is simply gorgeous!
Complimenti per le sue buonissime ricette
Anche questa da fare. Le torte al rum di una volta. Grazie che mi seguite da così lontano. 🥰
Just beautiful excellent
Thank you so so much. 💕
Thank you Thank you for this Video!!
My husband has been getting this Birthday cake for over 30 years from the same Bakery. That Bakery closed this year. My husband was very sad 😥 . In my search to find the recipe I found you!!!😁
Thanks to your Video I was able to make it for his 43rd bday He was very Happy!!! The entire cake disappeared very fast!
Thank you, you explained it perfectly 🥰
Now I can make it every year for my husband.❤
Dear Lisa,
Happy birthday to your husband. Your beautiful comment made my day. Food is indeed love. 💖too bad there wasn’t any left overs because it tastes better the next day. Lol
Thank you so much for watching and making my recipes. 💚🤍♥️💖
Hi Alessandra I made this cake twice, both times amazing! Thank-you
Grazie Maria for letting me know. Merry Christmas and God Bless. 💕♥️🎄💫
Made your limoncello to give my brothers for Christmas. It’s also my eldest brothers birthday on Christmas Day and am going to make this cake. I’m so excited. This is my all time favourite cake!
this dessert looks wonderful. I love the care you took to make it as well as the details you provided as you went along and why you did things a certain way. I can imagine your mother loved this for her birthday!
Hi Julie,
Mom was so happy. I set up a table outside her front window and we sang happy birthday. She was so excited. I should share the video with you all.
Her smile and happiness melted my heart. We say in Italian “ di mamma ce n’è solo una” 🥰🥰🥰ThAnk you for watching 🥰
Beautiful. Very close to my Mother’s recipe that she make me for my birthday every year. Sweet loving memories.Fabulous video thank you. From Southern California with love ❤️
Thank you so much Debbie! How very special that your mom makes it for your birthday! 💖food is indeed love. 💖
Thank you so so so much for this video! I've been wanting to make Italian rum cake for many years. But, I understood it wouldn't be easy. My first attempt went in the trash 😭. Then I found your video. You are a dear sweet lady for sharing. I've known women who are awesome cooks but, wouldn't share their wealth of knowledge. Thank you again. I can now cross this off my " things to accomplish". ❤️
Thank you so very much Marcella! I really don’t get the concept of not sharing recipes. If we don’t the recipe will die with that person. I’m all about sharing. I get so excited when I get a message that someone made my recipe. Food is love. Make the custard and pan di Spagna the day before. Then assemble the next day. The video sure helps to the step by step. I was very conservative with the rum. lol a little more will be awesome. ♥️💚🤍♥️
Più Bella Alessandras. Almost exactly like Grandma used to make. We all watched your recipe and technique and we loved it. We are going to make it tonight, Ringrazre !
Love this woman! ♥️
Thank you so much!! 🥰
Thank you so much for these recipes! I feel like I am back home in my Italian neighborhood in NY!!
Thank you! 🥰 you just made my day!!
Beautiful Job many blessings to your mom and your family im from Greece i understood many of the italian words ahah iloved it thank you for sharing!!! happy New Year to All
You are WONDERFUL!
3 words that made me eyes tear, I’m so happy to pass on my recipes. Grazie di cuore 💖
Since I moved to Florida I have not been able to find a Rum cake. Thank you. ❤️
Thank you for watching!
It’s not difficult at all, I would also add more rum. I like it rum drink!! Lol
Hope you make it and enjoy all my recipes. 🥰🇮🇹🇺🇸
You made this look so easy, thanks for doing this, when can I pick it up?
Anytime!!
This was fun to make, a lot of "baking rules" to follow . I have been baking for 40+ years but this was my 1st sponge cake and 1st rum cake. We bought rum cakes when I was a kid from a bakery . It came out pretty good for my 1st one. I candied the almonds and put them on the sides. Thank you for all the tips and recipe.
Thank you for watching!! 🥰 I’m so happy you made it, hope you have some leftover because it taste better as it sits for a day or so. My friend Laurie says the same about my rules. LOL I want to make sure that my recipes come out perfect at the first try. 🥰 I love love the idea of candied almonds. I’ll be sure to try it. Be safe snd thank you so much. 🥰🙏🏻
Lol on friend Laurie saying the same. Some cooks do not like to bake because of so called rules... I love it. Mocielllos bakery always had the candied nuts. I toasted them a little 1st then put into the sugar. Next time I will lay out the almonds flat and drizzle with sugar syrup, less clumps. Thanks again
Again, I am so happy I found this channel. I love listening and watching you make all of these recipes. Desserts are definitely my favorite, but I enjoy all of your recipes. Just a beautiful cake for your Mother. ❤️Thank you Alessandra. Keep em coming! Stay safe and be well! 😊💕
Debra thank you for your beautiful words. Cooking I love and baking so relaxes me. My mom was super happy, we did a window birthday because of Covid but she was so happy. She said the cake got better with each passing day. She ate it for 4 days lol. Be safe and God bless. 🥰🙏🏻🇮🇹
❤️❤️❤️ all the recipes my late mom used to make Makes me happy and sad at the same time
Dear Patricia, you message made me cry. I know exactly the feeling. Rest In Peace to your beautiful mom. She’s always with you 🙏🏻 a big hug
@@alessandrasfoodislove Thankyou Your a sweet lady Love watching your videos!❤️
Thank you for the recipe, I love rum cake! My favorite Italian bakery does a layer of cannoli cream and a layer of pastry cream with fresh strawberries. It is to die for!
Thank you so much! You’re so lucky to have a bakery that makes it. Hope you make it too. Happy Holidays be safe.
Wonderful! We never made rum cake but bought ours from the baker! I was just telling my kids about rum cake- they never had it so I think I’ll try yours. I’m not much of a baker, but I’m willing to try! Looks delish!
Thank you for watching 🥰
It’s all about the memories.
It’s not very difficult and with the main ingredient of love you can do it!!
Mi Piace molto il suo video..grazie mille da California
Grazie di cuore! Thank you so so much for watching. 💕💕
grew up with this at all celebrations the best !!!!
Splendid!!
Grazie di cuore 💕
I enjoy watching your patisserie recipes and cake making. Your presentation skills are making the videos very interesting to watch and I enjoy how you throw some Italian words into the English and you also explain what they mean. Well done !!!
Thank you so much! When I speak I go from English to Italian to Neapolitan. Lol it makes me so happy to know that you enjoy my videos and recipes. Today we are taping an Easter classic pie. Have a wonderful day! 💖💚🤍♥️💚🤍♥️
I just love you Alessadra! You are awesome! ❤️❤️
Thank you so much for you beautiful words! 🥰🥰🥰
I plan to make it for my husband on his 85th birthday in June. He lived in Naples, Italy for THREE glorious years, We have friends there who are like our famiglia !!!
So very lucky to have lived in Naples. 💙💙💙 happy birthday to your husband. Please give yourself 2 days to make it.
First day
Sponge cake
Crema
Toast almonds
Syrup
Second day
Assembly and whipped cream.
Beautiful!
Thank you so much! Stay tuned for Cannoli/American Cassata cake. 💖💚🤍♥️💚🤍♥️
Great presentation! I am starting one right now for a party tomorrow
That’s so wonderful!! If you have any questions I’m a message away. Happy party tomorrow! Thank you for watching!! 💖💖
I made this for my husband's birthday on January 5th. It was delicious!
Thank you so much for the recipe.
I'm going to make your cannoli cake for my birthday on January 28th.
I Iove your recipes and videos.
God bless you
Caol Spano
Cara Carol, happy belated birthday to your husband and happy birthday to you. 🎂🎉🎂💖 rum cake and cannoli cake are 2 of my favorite cakes. I’ll be making a zuppa inglese soon.
Thank you for your beautiful words and for watching. 💚🤍♥️
Please don’t forget to drain the ricotta.
Btw it’s easier than the rum cake because cannoli cream comes together in a few minutes.
@@alessandrasfoodislove I always make my own ricotta as I have lactose intolerance. I use lactose free milk, cream and butter when needed.
Thanks for your advise.
Have a wonderful Sunday 🌹
@@carolannspano6051 that is even better. I’m sure it’s delicious.
THAT looks amazing!!!
Thank you! Truly a labor of love.
This is my favourite cake since childhood and having been looking for the recipe for a long time. The local Italian cake shops do not seem to use rum anymore which is not the same. I made the cake for easter for the first time and it was a hit. The only thing is my oven is fan-forced and 35 minutes may have been better. I used the left over custard for cannoli and they are all gone in a day. The cake also seems to be more moist and taste better after two days in the fridge so would recommend making two days in advance. This recipe was easy to follow and not as complicated as some others I have found. Thank you so much for sharing. You are a star 🌟!
Thank you, thank you, thank you! You truly explained it so well. This cake is my own creation because same in my area, bakeries just don’t make them anymore. I’ll be making one with jar peaches 🍑 and that’s a favorite too. Thank you for watching.
Did you see my cannoli cake?
Cannoli cake.
ruclips.net/video/2wm9RpjAoSw/видео.html
@@alessandrasfoodislove There was a cake shop called Marconi cakes in Sydney many years ago and they had a similar recipes to yours, except almonds were small pieces. I have tried to buy the continental cake from many other cake shops, but they either do not use liquer or possibly use Strega. I would always be disappointed as the rum was missing. Now that I have found the recipe I have a new job for birthdays and celebrations.
@@alessandrasfoodislove I will try this recipe one day but to be honest no cake matches the Italian rum cake for me.
@@heartofawarrior2292 I totally agree.
Love your accent! Keep up the wonderful recipes. Brava! 💕
Thanks so much! 😊un abbraccio
I am thrilled to have come across your RUclips channel. I have attempted this cake a few times and even added a cannoli layer. Thank you for sharing your recipe but most of all thank you for sharing part of your wonderful culture. Buon appetito! Grazie e felice anno nuovo!
Thank you so much! Che bel messaggio, mi ci voleva proprio. Buon anno anche a te. 🎆🎊🥂
Wonderfully explained, thank you so much ☺️
Thank you so very much for watching. Another great cake recipe is the cannoli cake. 💕💕💕🇮🇹💕
@@alessandrasfoodislove I’ll check it out 👍🏻
Yummy yummy yummy 😃👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much for watching. This is truly a labor of love. 💚🤍♥️
Thank you for this wonderful recipe. I made it for my husband’s birthday and it was delicious.
Dear Rose,
Happy birthday to your husband! 💖🎂🎉🎊I’m so very happy that you enjoyed it. It’s the cakes we grew up with and so difficult to find in stores. Thank you for watching and making my recipes!! 💖💖
I like your pets...so cute 😍 ...and the cake is amazing 👏....
Thank you! 2 dogs and a cat....mamma Mia!!! 😀🥰 I made it for my mom
And she was so happy. Be safe and let’s keep cooking together. Grazie 🙏🏻🥰
I did this cake to enjoy with friends and it was a hit, deliziosa!!!👍👍👍 Thank you so much Alessandra!!!
Thank you so much for watching! I’m so very happy that everyone loved it. This is one of my favorite, not easy to find italian bakeries that make it so wonderful that we can!!! 💖💖💚🤍♥️
Looks amazing gonna make this for my husband’s birthday 🎂!!
Happy birthday to your husband.
Be sure to make it in two days.
It just makes it for an easier cake.
First day
Make sponge
Cream
Syrup
Second day
Whipped cream
Assembly of cake
🎂🎉🎂🎉 🎂 💚🤍♥️
Am so glad I fond you ,I love Italian run cake
Thank you so much for watching. Rum cake is a classic and so delicious! 🥰
EXCELLENT!!!!!!
Thank you always!! 💖💖
I tried this recipe for a birthday dinner and the cake came out very delicious! Everyone loved it. Thank you so much!
Happy birthday celebration! Thank you so very much! Your message made me so happy. All my recipes are what I make for my family and friends and I love to share them. ❤️🥰
LOVE this cake and your patience to show us. Molto Grazie
Thank you! I made it for my mom and she was so happy. The longer it sits the tastier it gets. Delicious 😋 Unfortunately not easy to let it sit. LOL
Grazie sempre per le tue belle parole. 🥰
brava Alessandra...capolavoro
Grazie di cuore! 💖
Great tutorial for my favourite cake. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you Anne! It’s truly a labor of love. 💖💖💖 so worth it! I actually prefer it after it sits in the fridge a little longer. 😂 get the Rum soaked up nicely.
SOOO BEAUTIFUL 👩🏼🍳👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
Sorry for replying so late. Missed the message. Thank you for watching, this is truly a labor of love but so worth it.
My msmma was so happy. We did a drive by birthday. I set the table outside her apartment window. She was so happy. I can cry just thinking about it. 🥰🥰🥰🥰.
Beautiful rum cake Alessandra! My local Sicilian bakery makes my favorite rum cake a bit differently. They really soak the cake so much that it drips from the bottom. And they frost the top and sides with buttercream and coat the sides with toasted coconut. The chilled sweet buttercream and coconut balances beautifully with the rum and tastes amazing. They also add mini chocolate chips to the chilled custard filling, but I like your idea of making a layer of chocolate custard with the cocoa powder. Maybe you would like to try these variations. You've inspired me to make this cake myself! Grazie!
Dear Marie, I read your message 3 times and I found my self drooling. Oh my that sounds delicious. I will keep it in mind and try it very soon. I’ll do a couple tries before the video. I’m sure that will be fun. Iol.
I also make a cannoli/cassata cake that’s delicious. Hopefully I’ll get a video out soon.
Big hugs and thank you so much! 💖💖🎂🥮🧁
@@alessandrasfoodislove the bakery I used to go to in Philly uses ricotta cannoli cream and crema pastierra it’s absolutely amazing I’m using your recipe to make the cake now and using mascarpone instead of ricotta for one of the layers
@@fvegofvdez2952 that sounds absolutely delicious. Did you see my cannoli cake or the mascarpone, limoncello recipes? Thank you so much for watching. 💚🤍♥️
@@alessandrasfoodislove lol I’m about to watch them now as thank you so much for these recipes
Beautiful rum cake!! Great tutorial! Thank you for sharing this with us!! Happy birthday to mom!!!
Need to make one real soon to share. 🥰
Really enjoyed watching you make an Italian rum cake. It has been along time since I’ve made one. You make it the way I used to make it. I am going to make one this week. Thank you so much I can’t wait to taste it.
Thank you so much Theresa! It’s a labor of love but so worth it. I find that it tastes even better after a few days. 🥰
My favorite.
Happy Birthday 🎂 to your Mom.
Amazing how you made it.❤
Thank you so much! She said as so happily surprised. 🥰
Love it. Thank you I’m making it today
Thank you.
Make the custard first because it needs to cool down and thicken.
Happy new year! 🎆🎊🎈
Looks delicious!!!!
Thank you so much!! A labor of love indeed but so worth it. 💖💖
Thank you for the video and the ingredients. I made this cake this past weekend for my dads 81st birthday and it was a hit. I have a question with regards to the almonds on the cake. I made this cake the day before and had it in the fridge over night. Are the roasted almond's on the cake supposed to be a little soft? I am assuming this is normal? Looking forward to your answer. Thank you again!
Hi Yolanda!! Happy birthday to your dad, you have the same name like my mom. 💕💕💕 the almonds get a little soft from the fridge and also from the wetness of the cream they’re sticking on.
Thank you so very much for watching, you can’t imagine the joy that it gives me passing on the recipes. God bless. 🙏🏻🥰 a big birthday hug to your dad. By the way, if you have a piece left of the cake, it will taste even better today.!!!
Hi 👋 Alessandra
This is the cake 🎂 I grew up with wow this is amazing 😉 I cannot wait to try this,you make it look so easy. Xoxoxo thank you 🙏
Amazing 😉 love 💕 it
Hi Mary,
Found this lovely message from 5 months ago! Always warms my heart reading your messages. Thank you so much 💖💖
@@alessandrasfoodislove Hi 👋 Alessandra
So nice to here from you I was worried 😟 when you told me the Ida storm ⛈ was headed your way, I hope 🤞 ed you and your family
Is ok 👌. Oh I am so glad you found that message,my mom made me that cake 🎂 for all my birthday s ,and i had lost that recipe and when I came across yours I got so excited 😆 fall is coming and my ankle is all better so now I can make that cake 🍰 I love 💕 baking and cooking
And I like it a lot better when it’s cooler out side .Alessandra I am sooooo happy 😃 I came across your videos I enjoy 😊 the way you show us how to make the dish ,and I am so familiar with most of your recipes so far .
Mary.
Thank you so much Mary. Unfortunately my sister was in a flood zone and under 7 feet of water. The family is all together helping her and her family clean up from it all. Even with the total devastation we are grateful 🙏🏻 that they’re all safe. Everything else can be replaced.
So glad to hear your ankle is fine. Finally weather is cooler and I agree with you, it’s more pleasant too bake. 💖be safe and buona domenica.
@@alessandrasfoodislove Hi 👋 Alessandra
Oh know I am so sorry 😐 she has to go through this I am glad your sister and her family are safe ,like you say everything else can be replaced .
🙏🤗💕 I wish every one well . Thank you 😊 it took a long time but its all better now . Be safe and buona Domenica to you to.
Mary.
You did a great authentic job. Well h like some copy cat's do not the same. Yours is grazie 💓 from Adelaide south Australia 🇦🇺 ❤️ 😊
Really nice fantastisk
Thank you so very much!! 💖💖
Hi Alessandra! Love your channel and I’m so excited to make this cake! I know you use extra large eggs for the cake, do you use the same size for the filling? Thanks. ❤️
Thank you so so much for watching. Large or extra large are ok for the filling. If you’re using large eggs use 7 for the sponge cake. Please make cake and custard a day ahead and next day whipped cream and assembly. I love leftovers because they taste even better. 💕thank you so much for watching. 💚🤍♥️
@@alessandrasfoodislove thank you so much! I’m going to make the cake and fillings tomorrow, assemble Saturday, serve Sunday. If I can wait. 🤣 I’m so thrilled as I haven’t had this cake in years. Thank you again!
Do you butter the parchment paper or just leave it dry?
I leave it dry but I spray the pan to let the parchment paper stick easily. Any questions I’m here. Thank you so much for watching.
Bellissima buon compleanno 🎂
Grazie Mille! 🥰
I made this cake for my husband and he bought us a new house. Thank You!
Thank you so much! Sweet deal for sure! God bless you and many happy years in your new home. 🙏🏻🥰🏡
My dad's family is from Castello del Lago and Italian Rum Cake has always been his favorite type of cake! His great aunt made an incredible one when she was alive. I am stereotypically "medigan" in my family, but I managed to make a half decent rum cake thanks to your wonderful recipe! It has now become something my family requests! Thank you!
I was wondering: have you ever made any part of this in advance? If so, how do you store it?
Thank you so much for watching! You had me laughing at the Medigan 😂😂🤣 wish I could’ve seen their face when they tasted the rum cake you made. 💖💖 I absolutely make it in 2 days. The custard, syrup and pan di Spagna I make the day before.
Store custard and syrup in the fridge. Pan di Spagna pesce in spring form and just cover with paper towel leaving it on a counter. If you’re in a very humid area (Florida) store in the fridge too.
I’m super thrilled that you make my recipe. Did you see my cannoli cake ? Grazie di cuore 💖💚🤍♥️
Oh amazing!!
Hahaha yes! They were shocked! I will DEFINITELY check out your cannoli cake. Oh man! Cannolis are my absolute favorite!
@@kellyrosepucillo2252 before yours know it they’ll be asking the “merigan “ for recipes! Lol 💖💖🤍love it.
Can you substitute a teaspoon of pure vanilla if you don’t have vanilla pods. I just came upon your channel and seen this recipe and it looked so good so I just have to try it.
Thank you so much for watching. You can certainly substitute the vanilla pod.💕💕💕
Che bomba!!!!! Cugina!!!!! No words. La farò! E brava, eat a healthy oatmeal breakfast.. so we can have Rum cake later!! Un abbraccio 💓
È spettacolare! The more days it fits the tastier it gets. It so brings me back 25 plus years ago when these were the cakes we got at our local italian bakeries. Not many more left. :(
Oatmeal in the morning is good so later you can have the rum
Cake. LOL. Buona giornata a te cara AnnaMaria e saluta la zia
Hope your doing well, n:
Fantastic
Thank you so much Rosina. Life got busy but I hope to start doing more videos soon. Miss all my followers. 💕💕💕💕🇮🇹
I got it printed, Thank you! What size eggs did you use? and Can I use vanilla extract if I can't find the vanilla bean? If so, how much?
Hi Nina,
The eggs I used are extra large. That’s normally what I use. Yes, you can use a tsp of vanilla but added once the custard is already cooked. I’m super excited for you making the cake. Also, if you like extra rum absolutely add it. Don’t try to make the cake in one day. It can be challenging. Make the custard and pan di Spagna the day before. Next day the syrup, whipped cream and assembly. This cake tastes even better after a few days made, the flavors really come together. Unfortunately, there’s any any leftover :)
Thank you
Idk, maybe I got rum & cassata cakes mixed up, but they aleays called the cakes I had cassata cakes. Rum one with vanilla & chocolate custard layers? Cannoli one with cannoli cream & chocolate custard layer? Hmmm, wish I could remember. Thanks for passing on these wonderful Italian desserts (& dishes).
They are close and truly be interchanged. It really comes down to what filling you like. I do have a cannoli cake recipe up. I also make one with peaches. of course lots of rum in it too. lol
Excellent teacher! Thanks so much, I’m making it right now, it looks so good! Question, how long do you let the custard cool for before using? And also, how do you store the cake overnight for use the next day?
Thank you so much! The custard I usually make the day before and let it set overnight. Otherwise about 4 hours in the fridge. The pan di Spagna/sponge cake i leave in its pan and cover with a kitchen rag or paper towel and I leave it on my counter.
Hope this helps. Thank you so so much for watching 💖💖💖
This cake looks awesome. Thank you
If I try to x4 this recipe will the measurements still be okay. I have someone asking for an Italian Rum cake to feed 40 people .
Thank you for watching.
2 cakes will be plenty for 40 people. I suggest you make the sponge, custard and syrup the day before. Let it sit at least 8 hours so the rum will really soak in the cake.
Please if you have any questions I’m here. 💕💕💕
Thank you for replying. I’m going to do a 12” or 14” cake. I’ll send you a picture and let you know how it came out. Thinking of doing the Italian flag with green and red cherries. Be well.
@@moonowl4912 if you do a 12 inch do 1 1/2 recipe measurements and cook it longer. I’m here any questions.
Thank you for the tutorial once again 🙂
Thank you for watching. It gives me so much joy to share my recipes. My mom was very very happy. 🇮🇹🎂❤️
Hi Alassandra I love your recipes with the rum cake can u make it the day befor u need it MaryBezzina from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺
Hello Mary,
I actually suggest making it the day before because the rum syrup soaks into the sponge cake. I just made 4 for a wedding. 💕 hugs to you all the way to Australia 💕💕🇦🇺
Lovely cake, reminds me of my mom❤️..
What can I substitute for the rum? Coffee?
Thank you. You can certainly add espresso. It will be delicious
@@alessandrasfoodislove if I substitute coffee for rum should the follow the rest of the recipe for the syrup? Not sure if lemon and coffee go together…thank you 🥰
@@luisakyriacou131 hi would just do the espresso. If you want to add alcohol maybe try a Tia Maria or Kahlua. No simple syrup needed. I do make a coffee cake but the outside has buttercream. Will try to do the recipe doing. When the espresso is hot add the sugar so it melts. Let me know how it turns out.
Thank You
Thank you for watching. Happy Holidays 🎄🎁🪅
Yum
Thank you so very much for watching. A family favorite cake! 💖 hope you’ll make it.
Thankyou sooo much for this wonderful recipe and your easy explanation...it looks so good...Im making it...need to buy vanilla bean..I never used it but I think its worth buying !!!. Btw what part of Italy do you come from? We are scicilian!!
Most welcome 😊Thank you for watching
Grazie per aver condiviso :D - i've been looking for this recipe for a long time, the know-how was lost with my Nona and I always regretted not learning how to make it. Your technique and passion remind me of my nona, it's funny how we have similar food and traditions for Italians that migrated over here to Australia. I'm going to make this on the weekend, wish me luck :D.
Thank you so very much! That’s amazing that you’re watching me in Australia. Yes, some migrated East some west yet they carried their beautiful traditions and shared them with future generations. 🥰🇮🇹 I started the cooking channel to pass these traditions to my daughters. Through my channel I’ve met beautiful people from Australia. Thank you so very much. 🥰 be safe and let’s keep cooking together. 🙏🏻
Always made mine with chocolate vanilla and strawberry.
Thank you for watching. Adding strawberries is a fabulous idea. My local bakery would put a strawberry compote on top of the custard. It was delicious. 💖
This is on my bucket list to achieve!!!! :-)
Thank you Anna! Make the crema pasticciera (custard) the day before. It’s truly a labor of love but so worth it. 💖