Low Fat Baba au Rhum

Indulge in a guilt-free twist on a classic French dessert with this Low Fat Baba au Rhum recipe. Light, fluffy, and irresistibly moist, these delicate yeast-risen cakes are made with healthier ingredients like skim milk, egg whites, and just a touch of butter, creating a lower-fat yet equally decadent treat. Soaked in a fragrant rum and honey syrup with a hint of lemon zest, each bite bursts with flavor while staying refreshingly light. Perfect for entertaining, these individual babas can be served with fresh fruit or a dollop of low-fat whipped cream for an elegant, crowd-pleasing dessert. With simple techniques and only 30 minutes of prep, this recipe brings sophistication to your table without compromising on health or taste. Keywords: low fat baba au rhum, healthy French desserts, light rum cake, easy baba dessert recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 200 grams all-purpose flour
• 7 grams active dry yeast
• 120 ml skim milk
• 3 large egg whites
• 50 grams granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 20 grams unsalted butter, softened
• 250 ml water
• 120 ml dark rum
• 50 grams honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Directions

Step 1

Start by warming the skim milk until lukewarm, around 100°F (38°C). In a small bowl, mix the warm milk with the active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture and the softened butter.

Step 3

Add the egg whites to the flour mixture and mix until a smooth batter forms. You may use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment on medium speed for about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Lightly grease a muffin tin or individual baba molds. Divide the batter evenly among them, filling each about halfway.

Step 5

Cover the molds with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 45 minutes.

Step 6

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the dough has risen, bake the babas for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let them cool in the molds for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 7

In the meantime, prepare the syrup by combining water, honey, and lemon zest in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then remove from heat, add the dark rum, and mix well. Allow the syrup to cool slightly.

Step 8

Immerse the cooled babas into the warm rum syrup for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring they are soaked. Transfer them to a serving plate.

Step 9

Serve the babas with fresh fruit or a dollop of low-fat whipped cream, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(931.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1609.0

Total Fat 18.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 10.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 47.4mg	0%
Sodium 2595.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 255.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.2g	0%
Total Sugars 98.4g
Protein 38.6g	0%

Vitamin D 54.5IU	0%
Calcium 226.3mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 760.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 12.5%

Protein: 11.5%

Carbs: 76.1%