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Black Cake

Cultural Context

Black Cake, originating from the Caribbean, is a rich fruit cake traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions like Christmas and weddings. It is deeply rooted in the region's culture, often made with a blend of dried fruits soaked in rum, symbolizing celebration and togetherness. Today, variations can be found worldwide, with many families passing down their own recipes, making it a cherished holiday treat.

CaribbeanLCdessert
180 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
1 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter
2 Cups Brown Sugar
8 Eggs
2 Tsp Lime Zest
2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1 1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp All Spice
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
3 Cups Blended Fruits
1 Tbsp Rose Water
1 Tsp Almond Flavoring
1 Tbsp Vanilla
1/2 Cup Browning
1/4 Cup Rum (Optional)

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.

1

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

2

Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.

3

Cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4

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

5

Sift together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, all spice, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.

6

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

7

Fold in the blended fruits, lime zest, rose water, almond flavoring, and vanilla until evenly distributed.

8

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

9

Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

10

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

cake panmixing bowlelectric mixersifterrubber spatulawire rack

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

glutennutseggsdairy

Also Known As

Rum CakeFruit Cake

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