Nantes cake (Nantes, France)

History and Origin

Born in the 18th century thanks to the triangular trade, this cake combines flavors brought from the West Indies (rum, cane sugar, vanilla). Originally created for sailors, it is a true "travel cake" renowned for its ability to keep for several weeks at room temperature.

Description

An almond genoise, flavored with rum and topped with a light lime glaze

Ingredients

Sugar (sugar, anti-caking agent starch), 19% rum, almond powder, semi-salted butter, free-range eggs, wheat flour (gluten), lime juice, vanilla flavor (E120) 32.7%, natural flavoring preparation, flavoring substances), cinnamon.