Jamaican Rum Cake

Jamaican Rum Cake, also known as Black Cake, is a traditional dessert in Jamaica often served during Christmas and other special occasions. It is known for its rich and moist texture, as well as its distinct rum flavor.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Jamaican Rum Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Jamaican Courses: Any, Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 4 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Dark rum
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Chopped walnuts
• 1 cup Raisins
• 0.5 cup Candied cherries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, 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 mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the rum and milk. Fold in the walnuts, raisins, and candied cherries.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and cool completely on a wire rack.
8. Once cooled, brush the top of the cake with additional rum for added flavor.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 40g

Protein 5g10%

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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.