On Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:52:33 -0600, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:

> I think it makes sense to let any 'soaked'
> cake sit for a day or so. It's not going to dry out and the flavor
> and moisture gets to spread through the cake. I've noticed with lemon
> and rum cakes that the flavor is too harsh up front and the texture
> isn't quite right.

Good point for those of us who don't make that type of thing! It also
makes it easier because you don't have to bake it at the last minute
to make sure it stays fresh until serving.

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