Black Cake (A Kwanzaa Fruitcake) Recipe Recipe

Name: Black Cake (A Kwanzaa Fruitcake) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 c. currants; 1 1/2 c. raisins; 1 1/2 c. pitted prunes; 1 pkt candied cherries - (8 ounce); 1/2 pkt mixed dry fruit - (7-ounce pkg); 2 c. dark rum; 6 lrg Large eggs; 1/8 tsp grnd cinnamon; 1/8 tsp grnd nutmeg; 1/2 lb butter; 1/2 lb dark brown sugar; 2 c. all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking pwdr; 1/4 c. burnt sugar syrup; 2 c. tawny port wine Whipped cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 3/4 c. currants
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. pitted prunes
1 pkt candied cherries - (8 ounce)
1/2 pkt mixed dry fruit - (7-ounce pkg)
2 c. dark rum
6 lrg Large eggs
1/8 tsp grnd cinnamon
1/8 tsp grnd nutmeg
1/2 lb butter
1/2 lb dark brown sugar
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking pwdr
1/4 c. burnt sugar syrup
2 c. tawny port wine Whipped cream (optional)

1
Combine currants, raisins, prunes, cherries, mixed fruit and rum in a large bowl.
2
Cover fruit mix and refrigerate 8 hrs or up to 1 week.
3
Process fruit mix, in batches, in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides; set aside.
4
Whisk together Large eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg until foamy.
5
Beat butter and dark brown sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.
6
Add in egg mix, beating till blended.
7
Add in fruit puree; blend well.
8
Combine flour and baking powder; stir into fruit mix.
9
Stir in burnt sugar syrup.
10
Spoon batter evenly into 1 greased and floured 10-inch springform pan.
11
Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour and 40 min or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
12
Cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour; remove from pan, and cool completely on wire rack.
13
Pour 1 c. port wine evenly over top of cake, and let stand 10 min.
14
Pour remaining 1 c. wine over cake.
15
Wrap cake with cheesecloth; place in a covered container.
16
Let stand 2 to 3 days.
17
(Don't chill.)

1746

kcal

Calories

105

Fat

168

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 c. currants, 1 1/2 c. raisins, 1 1/2 c. pitted prunes, 1 pkt candied cherries - (8 ounce), and more.

Yes, Black Cake (A Kwanzaa Fruitcake) Recipe 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.

Black Cake (A Kwanzaa Fruitcake) Recipe

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