Black Cake (Trinidad Christmas Fruit Cake)

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: spiced apple cider

Non-alcoholic extract provides flavor without alcohol.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits can reduce sugar and calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with less processing.

Combine all desired fruits and let them soak in cherry brandy or rum for a year, a month, or a few days before baking.

Grease all baking pans with butter.

Cream butter and brown sugar together, then add vanilla essence and eggs.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and all spice, then fold into the creamed mixture.

Add browning if accessible to give the desired color, stir well.

Pour the mixture into the greased pan and bake in a preheated oven at 250°F for 1 hour.

After 1 hour, reduce the oven temperature to 200°F-225°F for the remaining 1.5 hours.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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