Jamaican Rum Cake Recipe

Name: Jamaican Rum Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely chopped mixed dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cherries, figs or dates); 1 cup dark rum; 1/2 cup dark beer; 2 sticks (1 cup) margarine; 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. ground allspice; 3 Tbs. molasses; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose unbleached flour

Servings: persons

2 cups coarsely chopped mixed dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cherries, figs or dates)
1 cup dark rum
1/2 cup dark beer
2 sticks (1 cup) margarine
3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
3 Tbs. molasses
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/4 cups all-purpose unbleached flour

1
Place dried fruit into medium bowl and pour over rum and dark beer.
2
Cover and refrigerate 3 to 4 hours.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4
Lightly grease a deep 9-inch round cake pan.
5
Transfer dried fruit mixture with liquid to food processor or blender and process until a smooth pulp is formed, about 10 seconds.
6
Set aside.
7
In large bowl, beat together margarine and sugar with an electric mixer until well blended.
8
Beat in eggs, vanilla, nutmeg, allspice, molasses and baking powder.
9
Stir in flour, then pureed fruit until blended.
10
Pour batter into prepared pan.
11
Bake until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.
12
Remove to wire rack and let cool to room temperature before serving.

370

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Carbs

Protein

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups coarsely chopped mixed dried fruit (raisins, apricots, cherries, figs or dates), 1 cup dark rum, 1/2 cup dark beer, 2 sticks (1 cup) margarine, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Rum 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.

Jamaican Rum Cake

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