Apple Cinnamon Rum Cake Trifle

There’s a lot going on here, and it’s all for a good cause.

Trust me.

For most people, all you need to do is hear the word ‘trifle’, and it’s pretty much game over… because really- anything layered in between fresh whipped cream is a winner, and we all know it.
But what if said trifle was made with a rum cake? And then topped with apples and cinnamon sautéed in butter?
I know. Be still your beating heart.

So I was lucky enough to get one of these killer rum cakes from Hanau Premium Liquor Cakes, which was rummy and cakey and generally delicious all around… but if you don’t happen to have one in front of you (boo! order one! they come in a cute tin!), cut up a plain old pound cake into chunks and pour about 2 tablespoons of your favorite rum over it. Done.

2 tablespoons butter

2 apples, peeled and chopped into 1/2″ chunks

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 Hanau rum cake (or plain pound cake with 2 tablespoons of rum per serving)

1 cup heavy/whipping cream

1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1. In a medium skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped apples and cinnamon, and sauté for 3 – 5 minutes until soft but not soggy. Allow to cool.
2. Chop rum cake up into 1″ chunks; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat whipping cream with sugar (using whisk attachment if using a stand mixer) until peaks form.
4. Spoon large scoops of cream into bottoms of 4 cups/bowls, then layer cake & cream twice overtop. Add apples on top layer.
5. Store in fridge and serve at room temperature.
Tips:
- Want more apple? Go ahead and sauté more, and just layer them in with the cake & cream.
- Feeling crazy? Switch the apple with pineapple. Sprinkle coconut overtop.
- Feeling crazier? Add a tablespoon of Kahlua or other coffee liqueur to the whipped cream. Trust me. It works. With the pineapple, too. (Check out the Baked Kahlua Pineapple Flutter.)
- Timing is everything. You can store up to 1 day in the fridge… but eating the same day is best.
- Enjoy!
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July 12th, 2014 | More Sweets Please | No Comments | Tags: Booze, Cakes, Goopy