Caribbean-style Christmas cake recipe

Caribbean-style Christmas cake, also known as black cake or fruitcake, is a traditional dessert in many Caribbean countries. It is often made with rum-soaked dried fruits and spices, giving it a rich and flavorful taste.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 1590 minutes. Recipe for experienced cooks (high difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Caribbean-style Christmas cake recipe

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

Difficulty: Advanced 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 All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Dark rum
• 0.5 cup Orange juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest
• 2 cup Mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, cherries)
• 1 cup Chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds)
• 0.25 cup Apricot jam

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, and salt.
3. 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.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the rum and orange juice. Stir in the orange zest, dried fruit, and nuts.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Once the cake is cool, heat the apricot jam in a small saucepan over low heat until melted. Brush the jam over the top of the cake.
8. Allow the cake to rest for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
9. Serve slices of the Caribbean-style Christmas cake and enjoy!

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.