Christmas is often associated with traditional desserts, particularly ones with a boozy twist. We all love a good plum cake – but what happens when you add wine and rum to the mix? In this article, we'll look at if - and how - the alcohol in this festive favorite could actually get you drunk. Read on to find out more!
What is a traditional plum cake?
A plum cake is a type of fruit cake or sponge cake that contains fresh fruits and dried plums and nuts. It is popular in the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. Plum cakes are often made with suet, which gives them a moist and dense texture. They can be served plain or with a variety of toppings, such as whipped cream, custard, or Lemon curd.
Wine and rum are two of the most common ingredients in plum cake recipes. While the alcohol content of these drinks is typically low, it is possible for some of them to be absorbed into the cake. This means that eating more than a slice of plum cake could potentially make you tipsy. However, the amount of alcohol that would be absorbed into the cake is usually not enough to cause this effect.
What is the effect of wine and rum in the cake?
When it comes to alcohol in cake, many people think that only the booze-soaked fruits in a fruitcake can get you drunk. However, even if a cake doesn't have any booze-soaked fruits, it can still get you drunk if it contains enough liquor. For example, a traditional plum cake made with wine and rum can have up to 3.5% alcohol by volume (ABV). That might not sound like much, but it's enough to make you feel tipsy after eating more than a couple of slices, especially if you have been feeding the cake with rum at frequent intervals.
So, if you're looking to get drunk off of the cake, go for one that's made with wine and rum. Just be sure to eat responsibly and don't overdo it, or you'll end up with a nasty hangover!
How much alcohol can you ingest by eating wine and rum in a plum cake?
If you're wondering how much alcohol is in a traditional plum cake, the answer is quite a bit! A single slice of plum cake can contain up to 3 ounces of wine and rum. So, if you were to eat an entire plum cake, you would be consuming about 9 ounces of alcohol.
But, remember that plum cake is usually served in small slices. And, it's often consumed over the course of several days or weeks.
Of course, not everyone who eats plum cake will get drunk. But, it's important to remember that alcohol affects people differently. So, if you're planning on eating Plum Cake, it's best to do so in moderation.
Conclusion
All in all, it is not possible to get drunk off of a traditional plum cake that contains alcohol, such as wine and rum by eating a slice a day. This is because the amount of alcohol used is so small that it evaporates during the baking process. Also, these ingredients are unlikely to make a significant impact in terms of alcohol content. If you have been feeding your cake with rum, though, limit yourself to one slice per day.