Pastel borracho

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Pastel borracho is a traditional cake, its name meaning drunk cake due to the fact that it is a rum-drenched sponge cake topped with crème Anglaise and pitted prunes. The rum syrup is usually made with dark rum, water, and sugar, while crème Anglaise is made with whipping cream, vanilla, egg yolks, sugar, and evaporated milk. The sponge cake is typically cut in half, then covered with the rum syrup, crème Anglaise, and prunes. The other half of the sponge cake is placed on top and the process is repeated. Before serving the cake, it is recommended to refrigerate it until it is well-chilled.