My Own Caribbean Christmas Fruit Cake Also Known As Great Cake
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Caribbean Christmas Fruit Cake is a traditional dessert enjoyed during the holiday season in the Caribbean. It is often soaked in rum and aged for several weeks to enhance the flavors.
This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
My Own Caribbean Christmas Fruit Cake Also Known As Great Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and rum.
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Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just blended. Fold in the dried fruits and nuts.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, wrap the cake in plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.