Rum cakes in Nassau, bringing one home?

[teknoge3k]

I believe it's in Nassau where they have the rum cake. My question is, can you bring one home with you? I am not sure how they are about that in customs or even on the ship. I LOVE rum cake and we usually eat several of them at Christmas.

 

I'll be on a Carnival ship, coming back into Charleston so all US laws would apply..

 

TYIA!

[NMLady]

I believe it's in Nassau where they have the rum cake. My question is, can you bring one home with you? I am not sure how they are about that in customs or even on the ship. I LOVE rum cake and we usually eat several of them at Christmas.

 

I'll be on a Carnival ship, coming back into Charleston so all US laws would apply..

 

TYIA!

 

No problem bringing unopened rum cake home.

[Clarea]

I believe it's in Nassau where they have the rum cake. My question is, can you bring one home with you? I am not sure how they are about that in customs or even on the ship. I LOVE rum cake and we usually eat several of them at Christmas.

 

I'll be on a Carnival ship, coming back into Charleston so all US laws would apply..

 

TYIA!

No problem, as long as the cake is sealed.

[cb at sea]

They are packaged for transport. No worries.

[beachbum53]

I believe it's in Nassau where they have the rum cake. My question is, can you bring one home with you? I am not sure how they are about that in customs or even on the ship. I LOVE rum cake and we usually eat several of them at Christmas.

 

I'll be on a Carnival ship, coming back into Charleston so all US laws would apply..

 

TYIA!

 

As others have said, no problem bringing them home. By the way, a slice of rum cake and a cup of decaf in the evening makes a nice little snack. ;) Better get two ( or three ) if you're planning to save one for Christmas. :)

[zqvol]

If you don't want to wait just order them from Amazon:

 

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=rum+cake

[headhunterke]

You can bring it home. But you'd better not. Because you will miss those things once you've finished the last piece ;)

Not sure how it's in the US, but here in Europe, we have a hard time finding these things. Online is no problem, but I have to pay a ton of delivery fee.

 

Kidding aside, though, I always keep them in my carry on bag (sealed as other mentioned!) and haven't had one that didn't survive my 12 hour flights home.

Edited February 24, 2016 by headhunterke

[sail7seas]

By all means, you may bring home sealed rum cakes. :)

 

[sail7seas]

I never thought to order one from Amazon.

I wonder if it is free shipping if one has Prime?

I'll have to go check later tonight. :)

[teknoge3k]

Thanks y'all! We make them homemade (DEEEE LISH US!) but I am excited to get them in the Bahamas now. WOO HOO!!

 

I can also assure you, I will buy several. haha

 

They are a Prime item on Amazon, so I may go ahead and order some in advance.

 

Thanks again everyone. ;)

[rkacruiser]

If one sails on a Caribbean cruise, including to Nassau only, some brand of rum cakes will be available. One brand, whose name I will not mention, is available everywhere that I have sailed.

 

But, what is interesting is that many islands have their own version, using their own island's Rum, i.e. St. Lucia. Probably Tortotla as well given there British heritage.

 

It is worthwhile to try other types of run cakes, in my opinion. A bit of variety for the old taste buds.

[bigsky]

What's the best flavors? Of all our cruises, never tried one!

 

 

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[sail7seas]

Thanks y'all! We make them homemade (DEEEE LISH US!) but I am excited to get them in the Bahamas now. WOO HOO!!

 

I can also assure you, I will buy several. haha

 

They are a Prime item on Amazon, so I may go ahead and order some in advance.

 

Thanks again everyone. ;)

 

Please, please, please........

 

would you share the recipe?

 

[headhunterke]

Yes, pretty please, would you share it with us? :o

Edited February 24, 2016 by headhunterke

[sail7seas]

Thanks y'all! We make them homemade (DEEEE LISH US!) but I am excited to get them in the Bahamas now. WOO HOO!!

 

I can also assure you, I will buy several. haha

 

They are a Prime item on Amazon, so I may go ahead and order some in advance.

 

Thanks again everyone. ;)

 

I'm so glad you mentioned Amazon/Prime. They have choices for the famous Tortuga Rum Cake many of us have bought in the Caribbean.

 

Prices seem about the same if you have prime and don't have to pay shipping.

 

[Treven]

At least on Caribbean cruises, I simply have them shipped to me at home from the local Tortuga store. That certainly eliminates the temptation of eating one before I get home.

Edited February 24, 2016 by Treven

[Ashland]

I was once excited to try the rum cake too (Tortuga)...Not what I was expecting...didn't care for it at all. JMHO ;)

[beachbum53]

Please, please, please........

 

would you share the recipe?

 

 

Yes, pretty please, would you share it with us? :o

 

There are several recipes on line, but give this one a try. Even though it's from King Arthur flour, you can use any brand:

 

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/caribbean-rum-cake-recipe

[sail7seas]

There are several recipes on line, but give this one a try. Even though it's from King Arthur flour, you can use any brand:

 

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/caribbean-rum-cake-recipe

 

Thanks for the link.

It sounds good but a bit more work than some other recipes I've read. Hopefully someone has a tried and true recipe that's a little less time in the kitchen. :D

 

[spookwife]

I have a recipe as well but since everything I own is in boxes(truck is being loaded later today) you'll have to wait. My favorite is ginger and key lime. The Jamaican blue mtn coffee one was a bit of overkill although mr spook liked it.

[moniquet]

I think the Tortuga rum cake that is sold on every Island is dry, mass produced rubbish. Try to buy authentic cake from local bakeries, banana bread too. Delish:)

[teknoge3k]

I will have to ask my MIL the recipe as she's the one who usually does the labor. I just eat them. :D:D:D

[Krazy Kruizers]

We love the chocolate Tortuga rum cakes.

Bring a couple home in our carry-ons.

I have even ordered them a few times.