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Jamaican sorrel is a traditional drink made from the hibiscus flower, often enjoyed during the Christmas season. This cake incorporates the flavors of sorrel, making it a festive treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried sorrel flowers
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried fruits (e.g., cherries, apricots)
  • 1/2 cup rum (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2In a saucepan, combine the dried sorrel flowers and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Strain the liquid and set aside to cool.
  3. 3In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. 4Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. 5In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  6. 6Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the cooled sorrel liquid. Mix until just combined.
  7. 7Fold in the chopped nuts, raisins, and dried fruits. If using, stir in the rum.
  8. 8Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
  9. 9Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. 10Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Equipment

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh sorrel leaves, washed and chopped
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup rum (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Ice cubes for serving

Instructions

  1. 1In a saucepan, combine the chopped sorrel leaves and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  2. 2Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until the sorrel is tender.
  3. 3Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl, discarding the solids.
  4. 4Add sugar to the warm sorrel liquid and stir until dissolved.
  5. 5Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
  6. 6Once chilled, stir in the coconut milk, rum (if using), vanilla extract, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  7. 7Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  8. 8Serve over ice cubes in glasses, garnished with a sprig of fresh sorrel if desired.

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