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Decorating a Cake with Lisa's Rum Cake

Joanie Simon
By Joanie Simon · Published May 29, 2016 · Updated August 3, 2026

The most popular flavor of cake at Lisa's Rum Cake is the signature Strawberry Rum.  Mind you, this is Italian Rum Cake.  It's a traditional dessert with layers of genoise cake, flavored custard, fruit and iced with Italian whipped cream.  This particular version is actually rum-free due to a family allergy.  So never fear, friends and family of all ages and persuasions can enjoy Lisa's Italian Rum Cake.

Lisa's Rum Cake

When Lisa's daughter, Madi, told me she could assemble and decorate one of their wildly popular cakes in less than five minutes, I had to take her up on her offer.  She claims that her Mom is faster, but as you'll see in this video, she's pretty darn speedy:

Decorating with Madi from Lisa's Rum Cake

One of the secrets to assembling these cakes is in keeping the cake and the fruit extremely cold.  It's nearly frozen, which helps in keeping the cake sturdy as you build up so that it doesn't shift when applying the whipped cream icing.

Too, another pro tip from Madi is to squeeze some of the icing out of the piping bag before piping borders onto your cake.  This will help remove any air pockets that could cause your icing to have a small explosion and mess up your beautiful piping work on your rum cake.

Lisa's Rum Cake

They have also mastered the art of the perfect consistency.  From the perfectly dense yet light genoise cake to the creamy custard and whipped cream, they work together to create a cake that has been celebrated for over forty years.

Of course, you could make a go at decorating your own.  But, as Madi said in the video, it wasn't until her 1000th cake that they really started to look professional.  As with anything, it takes a lot of practice.

Lisa's Rum Cake

Lisa's Rum Cake offers cakes in all sizes from whole 8'' cakes to individually packaged "Cake Cuts."  They also have a wide variety of flavors from chocolate to raspberry and cannoli.

Lisa's Rum Cake ships to all 50 states and all cakes are made to order.  Visit their website today to get a cake of your own to enjoy!

*Disclosure: Lisa's Rum Cake did not pay for this feature story, though the food was provided on behalf of the bakery for purposes of photography and videography.

About Joanie Simon

Joanie Simon is an author, food photographer, and certified health coach. After turning around her own inflammatory conditions and metabolic health through blood-sugar-friendly eating, she develops recipes that prove steady blood sugar doesn't mean depriving yourself of great food.

Comments

  1. how to cook says

    May 29, 2016 at 6:53 pm

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  2. bitlife says

    September 29, 2023 at 12:46 am

    Rum cake is ideal birthday gift. I think that my boyfriend will like eating it.

  3. Flip says

    April 21, 2024 at 4:39 am

    Despite being called Italian Rum Cake, this version from Lisa's Rum Cake is actually rum-free, making it suitable for individuals with allergies while still maintaining its delicious traditional taste.

  4. Neal Fun says

    April 21, 2024 at 4:40 am

    With Lisa's Italian Rum Cake, everyone can indulge in this classic dessert without worrying about age or dietary restrictions, thanks to its rum-free recipe that ensures enjoyment for all.

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    May 15, 2024 at 7:48 pm

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