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How to Make THE BEST Jamaican Black Rum Fruit Christmas Cake | Wedding Cake

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Jamaican Black Rum Fruit Cake

Cultural Context

Jamaican Black Rum Fruit Cake, often simply called Black Cake, has deep roots in Jamaican culture, traditionally served during Christmas and special occasions. The cake is rich and dense, filled with a variety of dried fruits and soaked in rum, reflecting the island's history of fruit preservation and rum production. Today, it is a beloved dessert not only in Jamaica but also among the Jamaican diaspora worldwide, often made with family recipes passed down through generations.

JamaicanJMdessert
180 min
hard
8 servings
Servings4
3 pounds flour
3 pounds sugar
3 pounds salted butter
18 eggs
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 tablespoons baking powder
red label wine
vanilla

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Non-alcoholic rum extract provides flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are less expensive and still provide sweetness.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are a nut-free alternative that is often cheaper.

1

Prepare the ingredients in portions due to bowl size limitations.

2

Mix together the flour, sugar, and salted butter in batches.

3

Add the eggs to the mixture, incorporating them well.

4

Stir in the salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

5

Add the baking powder to the last batch of the mixture.

6

Ensure there is space in the pans for the cake to rise.

Cooking Techniques

mixingcreamingbaking

Equipment Needed

large mixing bowl

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

nutseggsgluten

Also Known As

Jamaican Christmas CakeBlack Cake

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