Island Treasures Gourmet
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Raspberry Rum Cake
Fruit and toppings not included. Photography by Stacey Abraham
Raspberry Rum Cake
Served with Chocolate Mousse
and Fresh Raspberries
Chocolate Mousse
16 oz Cold Heavy Cream
2 Tb Powdered Sugar
1 ½ Cups Milk Chocolate Chips
Melt chocolate chips in the microwave while stopping every 30 seconds
to stir.
Once the chocolate is melted, set aside to cool slightly. Whip the
heavy cream in a
stand mixer using the whisk attachment. Whip until it
thickens and peaks appear.
Add the powdered sugar and melted chocolate
immediately. Whip for another
30 seconds or until the mousse is thick
and fully blended.
Can be refrigerated and served later.
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Cinnamon Pecan Streusel Rum Cake
Toppings not included Photography by Stacey Abraham
Cinnamon Pecan Streusel Rum Cake
Served with
jarred Caramel Sauce and Chopped Pecans on top
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Banana Rum Cake
Fruit and toppings not included Photography by Stacey Abraham
Banana Rum Cake
Served with Sliced Fresh Bananas and
Vanilla Ice Cream
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Vanilla Rum Cake
Fruit and toppings not included Photography by Stacey Abraham
Vanilla Rum Cake
Served with a Mix of Fresh Blueberries, Raspberries
and Blackberries and Dusted with Powdered Sugar
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Chocolate Rum Cake
Fruit and toppings not included Photography by Stacey Abraham
Chocolate Rum Cake
Served with Strawberry Sauce and Fresh
Strawberries and Dusted with Powdered Sugar
Strawberry Sauce
1 Pint Strawberries
1/3 Cup White Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Wash strawberries and remove stems. Roughly chop the berries.
Combine berries, sugar and extract in medium saucepan and bring
to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for five minutes, stirring
constantly while breaking strawberries up with a wooden spoon.
After five minutes, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
When cool, transfer mixture to blender and pulse until desired
consistency is reached.
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Coconut Rum Cake
Toppings not included Photography by Stacey Abraham
Coconut Rum Cake
Served with Toasted Coconut
Toasted Coconut
Place desired amount of unsweetened coconut flakes in a large
skillet.
Cook over medium heat stirring frequently, until the flakes
are mostly golden brown.