Mojito Loaf Cake

Ingredients

• 1 cup (225 g) butter, softened
• 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups (300 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) white rum
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) simple syrup

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch (23x13 cm) loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Mix in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the milk, lime juice, mint leaves, rum, and simple syrup. Add to the batter and mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• The original mojito is a Cuban highball drink made with rum, mint, lime juice, and soda water.
• The mojito is believed to have originated in 1586 in Havana, Cuba.
• The word “mojito” comes from the Spanish word “mojar” which means “to wet or moisten”.