Jamaican rum cake is one of the most popular desserts that is made both in Jamaica and around the world. And, like many other cakes, there is often the worry that this cake will spoil.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHowever, provided that the cake is covered, you’ll be surprised to know that rum cake stays fresh and unspoiled for a surprisingly long amount of time.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is because the cake is coated or soaked in rum during the baking process, which acts like a preservative, allowing the cake to stay edible for potentially months at a time.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eMake sure that you keep the cake in an airtight container, though, and store it in a cold, dry place where bacteria don’t have a chance to multiply.