Bahamian Papaya Rum Cake

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We vacationed in the bahamas last spring and were impressed with their local rum cakes. taste the flavor of the islands in this dessert.

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Steps

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In a bowl , combine the diced papaya , raisins and lemon juice.

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Add 1 / 2 cup rum and allow to soak for half an hour.

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Spray a large 12 cup bundt pan with cooking spray and add 4 tbs melted butter and 3 / 4 cup brown sugar to the bottom of the pan.

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With a tablespoon strain 5 heaping tbs of the fruit mixture and add to the sugar mixture in the bottom of the pan.

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In an electric mixer blend flour , sugar , salt , baking powder and diced butter on low speed.

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When blended continue mixing and add the 4 eggs one at a time.

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Follow with the sour cream , vanilla and oil.

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Add the remaining fruit mixture , the lemon zest and coconut and blend well.

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Pour the batter into the bundt pan and bake in a preheated oven at 325 degrees for 1 hour.

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Check for doneness with a wooden pick.

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Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

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For the glaze: in a small pan on the stove , mix butter , granulated sugar and rum and bring just to a boil.

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Spoon the glaze onto the cake until it is completely abso.

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Ingredients

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papayas, golden raisin, lemon juice, rum, butter, brown sugar, all-purpose flour, cake flour, granulated sugar, salt, baking powder, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, lemon, zest of, sweetened flaked coconut