Black Cake Recipe

Name: Black Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. powdered sugar; 3/4 lb. butter; 1 lb. flour, brown or white; 12 eggs, separated; 2 lb. raisins; 2 lb. currants; 1/2 lb. citron, cut up; 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1 1/2 tsp. cloves; 6 oz. wine; 6 oz. brandy; 1 c. Orleans molasses

Servings: persons

1 lb. powdered sugar
3/4 lb. butter
1 lb. flour, brown or white
12 eggs, separated
2 lb. raisins
2 lb. currants
1/2 lb. citron, cut up
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. cloves
6 oz. wine
6 oz. brandy
1 c. Orleans molasses

1
Rub butter and sugar together and add yolks of eggs.
2
Add part of the flour and spices.
3
Fold in whites of eggs, well beaten, then remainder of flour and wine and brandy.
4
Mix all thoroughly.
5
Cover bottom and sides of 4-quart milk pan with buttered white paper. Put in a layer of mixture, then a layer of fruit which has been dredged with flour, until pan is filled up to 3/4 inch.
6
Bake 3 1/2 to 4 hours in slow oven.

1895

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

205

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. powdered sugar, 3/4 lb. butter, 1 lb. flour, brown or white, 12 eggs, separated, and more.

Yes, Black Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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