This Italian Rum Cake Can't Be Beat!

The best and in my opinion, ULTIMATE Italian Rum Cake that will truly change your life! Don't be put off by the amount of steps, they are necessary but easy and it's worth every bit of effort! RECIPE: For the sponge: 6 Eggs 1 cup of Sugar 1/2 tsp of Lemon Zest, optional Pinch of Salt 1 1/4 cups of Cake Flour Splash of Vanilla Extract For the Custard: 2 1/2 cups of Whole Milk 4 Egg Yolks Splash of Vanilla Extract or Italian Vanilla Powder 1/4 cup of Sugar 1/4 cup of Flour Pinch of Salt Lemon rind 2oz (1/4 cup) of Chopped Semisweet chocolate or chocolate chips Syrup: 1 cup of Water 2/3 cup of Sugar 1/3 cup of Dark Rum For the Whipped Cream: 1 1/4 cup of Heavy Cream 4 Tbsp of Powdered Sugar 1 1/2 tsp of Instant Vanilla Pudding Additional ingredients: 1 1/2 cups of Sliced Almonds, toasted Maraschino Cherries Printable recipe: http://www.laurainthekitchen.com Instagram: @mrsvitale 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Make the Custard 07:38 - Make the Batter 11:09 - Bake 11:41 - Make the Rum Syrup 15:01 - Assemble 19:56 - Soak 21:23 - Make the Topping 26:11 - Dig In! Fan Mail: PO Box 300 Minotola NJ 08341