@tasteatlas: Babà al Rum 🇮🇹 at Whippy dolci innovazioni Babà al Rum is a classic Italian dessert, especially famous in Naples. This small, yeast-based cake is soaked in a rich rum syrup, giving it a soft, spongy texture and intense flavor. Originally inspired by the French baba au rhum, it was introduced to Naples in the 19th century and quickly became a local favorite. Traditionally, it is served plain or filled with pastry cream and sometimes flavored with citrus zest or limoncello. A true icon of Neapolitan pastry culture.