Island Rum Cake (Bolo di Rom - Curacao)

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Island Rum Cake (Bolo di Rom - Curacao)

 

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup yellow cornmeal

1/3 cup vegetable shortening

1/3 cup dark rum

1/3 cup water

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 egg

confectioners' sugar

 

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 9-inch

square pan.

Beat all ingredients except confectioners' sugar in

large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl

frequently, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2

minutes, scraping bowl frequently. Pour into pan;

spread evenly. Bake until crust is light golden brown

and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 30

to 35 minutes. Cool; sprinkle with confectioners'

sugar. Yields 9 servings.