They'd completed renovations and the building of the current crushpad and winery in 2017, the same year the Melka Estate wines were finally produced under their own roof..
(Dough may not be completely smooth; do not overmix.).Spoon batter into prepared pan, and tap pan against counter to distribute evenly.
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 42 to 45 minutes.. Make the rum simple syrup:.While cake bakes, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan.Bring to a boil over medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved.
Remove from heat, and stir in 1 tablespoon rum.Return to low heat, and keep warm.. Place cake in pan on a wire rack set inside a baking sheet.
Pour 3 tablespoons rum simple syrup over cake.
Cool cake 10 minutes.1/4 cup lard (preferably homemade), or vegetable oil.
1 small onion, coarsely chopped.6 garlic cloves, minced.
3 medium-size ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped.1/3 small ripe plantain, about a 1/4-inch chunk, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup).