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Jamaican Christmas Rum Fruit Cake

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, the Christmas Rum Fruit Cake, often referred to as Black Cake, is a cherished holiday tradition. Families prepare this rich cake with a blend of dried fruits soaked in rum, symbolizing abundance and celebration. Traditionally made weeks in advance, it allows flavors to deepen, making it a centerpiece at festive gatherings. Today, this cake has gained popularity beyond Jamaica, with variations appearing in Caribbean communities worldwide.

JamaicanJMdessert
180 min
hard
8 servings
Servings4
1 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon rose water
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon browning sauce
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: white rum

Non-alcoholic extract provides flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: dried apricots and raisins

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are often more affordable and can substitute well.

1

Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

2

Crack the eggs, remove the eyes, and add lime zest, lime juice, vanilla, and liquid spices to the mixture.

3

Combine the egg mixture with the butter and sugar mix until light in color and creamy, then set aside.

4

Prep the fruits by blending them and mixing with browning.

5

Combine dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, spices, salt) in another bowl and set aside.

6

Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined, being careful not to over mix.

7

Prepare the cake pans by adding a sheet of wax paper to the bottom and greasing it with butter.

8

Pour the batter into the prepared pans; larger containers will bake for 90 minutes, smaller ones for 60 minutes.

9

After baking, soak the cakes with a rum and wine mixture to keep them moist.

10

Allow the cakes to rest for 24 hours before cutting.

Cooking Techniques

creamingfoldingbaking

Equipment Needed

cake panmixing bowlelectric mixersiftermeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsparchment paperwire rack

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggstree-nutswheat

Also Known As

Jamaican Black CakeChristmas Cake

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