There's nothing like a rum soaked cake to tingle your tastebuds. Because who doesn't like a little pick me up in a dessert? Dark Rum is mixed in with the batter and then added to the glaze.

Enjoy the Caribbean flavours in this rich and moist ginger spiced rum cake. It's delicious with or without the icing, so feel free to drop that part if you don't have a particularly sweet tooth.

But once drizzled on the cake, it was perfect. It really gave the cake a punch of flavor. This is an easy dessert if you're asked to bring something to Christmas dinner.

2. In a heatproof bowl, combine 125 grams bittersweet chocolate and butter. Place bowl over a pan of simmering water, and ...

Impress your guests with this rum-soaked, retro classic. You will need four 11cm/4½in baba tins (savarin moulds). Alternatively you can use small dariole moulds. Place the flour in a large bowl.