Trini Christmas Black Cake Recipe |A Caribbean Holiday Classic

dark rum

🥗Healthier: apple cider

💰Cheaper: white rum

Apple cider offers a non-alcoholic option, while white rum is often less expensive.

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cranberries are lower in sugar, while raisins are a more economical choice.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative, while margarine can be more affordable.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour can be less expensive.

Prep all ingredients beforehand.

In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of butter.

Add 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the butter.

Add a couple tablespoons of grapeseed oil to the mixture.

Cream the butter, sugar, and oil until light and fluffy (about 10 minutes).

Grease and flour the baking dishes while the butter and sugar cream.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, powdered cloves, salt, and grated nutmeg.

Whisk the dry ingredients together without sifting.

Check the butter and sugar mixture; it should be light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, fully incorporating each egg before adding the next.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl after adding the last egg.

Add lemon zest and a couple splashes of bitters to the mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract and mix until combined.

Switch to mixing the flour and other ingredients by hand for better texture.

Measure out 3 cups of soaked pureed fruit and add to the batter.

Mix until combined, noting that the mixture may look curdled at first.

Add an additional cup of pureed fruit, adjusting the total to your preference (up to 6 cups).

Cooking Techniques

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