Sharon’s Jamaican Fruit Cake

Jamaican Fruit Cake, also known as Black Cake, is a traditional dessert often served during Christmas and other special occasions in Jamaica. It is made with a combination of dried fruits soaked in rum and spices, giving it a rich and flavorful taste.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 180 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Sharon’s Jamaican Fruit Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 90 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 3 hrs

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Dark rum
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 2 cup Mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates, etc.)
• 1 cup Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the rum and milk.
6. Fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
11. Once cooled, wrap the cake in plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 58g20%

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.