Italian Rum Cake

[lmoret]

Every year I make an Italian Rum Cake for my family, and this year I won't be home for Christmas. I'd like to order an Italian Rum Cake for my family, any recommendations for bakeries in the DC Area, near Mt. Vernon if possible?

I'm looking for a version that uses whipped cream or pastry cream in the center layers rather than custard.

Thanks for anyone's input!

[Manassas64]

Wegmans makes one. I've had it and this one is excellent.

http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/sto...

However, I'm Sicilian and have never in my life had Italian rum cake before this one, so I have nothing to compare it to in terms of authenticity. But this cake is darn good. I often take issue with Wegmans prepared foods and some of their sweet bakery items, but this one is one of their winners.

[Jason1]

I second the Wegman's version. I recall it being whipped cream based.

[lmoret]

Thanks, I'll have to check out Wegman's. The website picture looks wonderful.

[lawhound]

Unfortunately Vaccaro's no longer has a DC presence, but this venerable Baltimore institution makes an excellent rum cake.