Caribbean Christmas Cake (Known As Black Cake)

Caribbean Christmas Cake, also known as Black Cake, is a traditional dessert in the Caribbean, especially during the Christmas season. It is called Black Cake due to its dark color, which comes from the use of dark rum and molasses in the recipe.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 1590 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Caribbean Christmas Cake (Known As Black Cake)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Caribbean Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 120 min Rest Time 1440 min Total Time 26 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Dried fruits (raisins, currants, prunes)
• 1 cup Cherries
• 1 cup Rum
• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 4 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 2 teaspoon Mixed spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Lime zest
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the dried fruits, cherries, and rum. Let it soak overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a cake tin.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract.
5. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, mixed spice, salt, lime zest, and lime juice.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the soaked fruits and rum.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 2 hours or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once cooled, brush the top of the cake with rum for added flavor.
11. Wrap the cake tightly in foil and let it rest for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 55g19%

Sugars 40g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.