{"id":"baba_8c35e88862","slug":"neapolitan-rum-baba","title":"Neapolitan Rum Babà","description":"A classic Italian yeast-leavened cake from Naples, known for its light, spongy texture and its signature soak in a citrus-scented rum syrup.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":20,"cookMinutes":25,"totalMinutes":165,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"250g high protein flour (Manitoba)","name":"High Protein Flour","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"Manitoba flour is preferred","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"100g unsalted butter, softened","name":"Butter","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":3.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"softened","notes":"unsalted","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"3 large eggs","name":"Egg","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"large","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"30g sugar","name":"Sugar","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"granulated","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"15g fresh yeast","name":"Yeast","quantity":15,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"fresh","notes":"can substitute with 7g active dry yeast","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1 pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"","notes":"","group":"Dough","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"500ml water","name":"Water","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"","notes":"","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"250g sugar for the syrup","name":"Sugar","quantity":250,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"for the syrup","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-9","original":"150ml dark rum","name":"Dark Rum","quantity":150,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":5,"usUnit":"oz","form":"liquid","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Syrup","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-10","original":"1 lemon peel","name":"Lemon Peel","quantity":1,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"piece","form":"peel","notes":"organic preferred","group":"Syrup","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Dissolve the yeast in a small amount of warm water (not from the syrup amount). In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the flour, sugar, and the yeast mixture.","group":"Dough Prep","title":"Dissolve the yeast","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Dough Prep"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the dough is smooth. Slowly incorporate the softened butter and a pinch of salt. Knead for 10-15 minutes until the dough is elastic and shiny.","group":"Dough Prep","title":"Add the eggs one","timerMinutes":15,"sourceTitle":"Dough Prep"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 90 minutes.","group":"Rising","title":"Cover the dough and let it rise","timerMinutes":90,"sourceTitle":"Rising"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Deflate the dough and transfer it into greased babà molds, filling them only halfway. Let them rise again until the dough reaches the top of the molds, about 30-40 minutes.","group":"Rising","title":"Deflate the dough","timerMinutes":40,"sourceTitle":"Rising"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Bake in a preheated oven at 355°F (179°C) for about 20-25 minutes or until deep golden brown. Remove from molds and let cool.","group":"Baking","title":"Bake in a preheated oven","timerMinutes":25,"sourceTitle":"Baking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"While the babà cools, prepare the syrup: simmer water, sugar, and lemon peel in a saucepan for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the rum.","group":"Syrup","title":"Prepare the syrup","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Syrup"},{"id":"instruction-7","text":"Submerge the cooled babà cakes into the warm syrup, letting them soak thoroughly until they are heavy and saturated. Drain slightly and serve.","group":"Assembly","title":"Submerge the cooled babà cakes","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"}],"notes":"Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting the dough. For the best result, the dough should be very elastic and pull away cleanly from the sides of the bowl.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian","Neapolitan"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["bake","simmer"],"equipment":["stand mixer","babà molds","saucepan","mixing bowls"],"diet":["vegetarian"],"allergens":["wheat","gluten","milk","eggs"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":8,"unit":"portion","note":"Makes 8 large individual babas or one large ring cake"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"You can bake the cakes a day in advance and store them in an airtight container. Soak them in syrup just before serving."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep soaked babà in the refrigerator in a sealed container.","reheatingNotes":"Best served at room temperature or slightly chilled."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbaba_8c35e88862%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=1955e704-1610-4ffa-bf49-294cd257c415","imageAlt":"Neapolitan Rum Babà — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["babà","rum baba","italian dessert","neapolitan","yeast cake","boozy dessert"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Neapolitan Rum Babà","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:21:23.663Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:21:23.663Z","related":[{"id":"zabaione_e4ffd1c355","slug":"zabaione","title":"Zabaione","description":"A classic, ethereal Italian dessert custard that is light, frothy, and rich. 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