Caribbean Christmas Cake (Known As Black Cake) Recipe

Name: Caribbean Christmas Cake (Known As Black Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons browning sauce (helps to darken the cake, especially if you don't use dark rum in the cake) (optional); 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 large eggs; 1 cup dark rum (brandy can be substituted, as can red wine); 1/4 lb mixed peel; 1/4 lb cherries; 1/4 lb mixed nuts (unsalted) or 1/4 lb nuts, of your choice; 1/2 lb prune, chopped; 1 lb raisins; 1 lime, zest of, freshly grated; 1 lemon, zest of

Servings: persons

1/2 lb butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons browning sauce (helps to darken the cake, especially if you don't use dark rum in the cake) (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup dark rum (brandy can be substituted, as can red wine)
1/4 lb mixed peel
1/4 lb cherries
1/4 lb mixed nuts (unsalted) or 1/4 lb nuts, of your choice
1/2 lb prune, chopped
1 lb raisins
1 lime, zest of, freshly grated
1 lemon, zest of

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F; spray a nine-inch cake pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2
In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, vanilla and browning until soft and creamy.
3
In a separate bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
4
In a third bowl, beat the eggs with the rum.
5
Add egg mixture to butter mixture and thoroughly combine, then stir in zest, fruit and nuts.
6
Fold in flour mixture; do not overbeat.
7
Put batter into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for approximately 90 minutes, or until cake tests done; may need longer.
8
Remove cake from pan when cool.

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* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb butter, softened, 1 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons browning sauce (helps to darken the cake, especially if you don't use dark rum in the cake) (optional), 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Christmas Cake (Known As 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.

Caribbean Christmas Cake (Known As Black Cake)

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