World Rum Day 2023: Around The World With 7 Rum & Raisin Goodies

By Shreya Goswami

July 4, 2023

Rum and raisins is a classic combination and the best way to celebrate it is with these scrumptious dishes from around the world. Take a look.

Rum Cake – Caribbean Islands

This moist and dense cake from Jamaica and Barbados is made with rum-infused batter and includes rum-soaked raisins.

Babka – Poland

This traditional Polish sweet bread has a rich, buttery dough swirled with a sweet filling, including rum-soaked raisins.

Baba Au Rum – France

Also known as Rum Baba, this classic French dessert showcases the flavors of rum and raisin in a delightful way.

Mazanec – Czech Republic

A traditional Czech Easter bread, this celebrates the flavors of rum and raisin with spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

Kozinjak – North Macedonia

This dense and moist cake made with semolina, butter, eggs, sugar includes rum-soaked raisins in its preparation.

Gundel Palacsinta – Hungary

These thin crepes are filled with a sweet mixture of ground walnuts, rum-soaked raisins, and other ingredients like sugar and cinnamon.

Vanocka – Czech Republic

It is a festive braided bread made with enriched dough, studded with rum-soaked raisins, and often adorned with almonds or other nuts.