Try This Jamaican Black Cake Recipe ( No Mixer )

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Non-alcoholic options provide flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can be a lighter alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds flavor.

Soak mixed dried fruit in dark rum and red wine for at least 24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.

Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and ground spices.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in the soaked dried fruit, citrus zest, and vanilla extract.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, until a skewer comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Once cooled, brush the top with additional rum if desired.

Decorate with cherries and almonds before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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