My Own Caribbean Christmas Fruit Cake Also Known As Great Cake Recipe

Name: My Own Caribbean Christmas Fruit Cake Also Known As Great Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb raisins; 1 lb prune; 1 lb cherries; 1 lb currants; 1/2 lb mixed peel (optional); 2 (8 ounce) bottles red wine or (8 ounce) bottles sherry wine; 1 (8 ounce) bottle rum; 1 (8 ounce) bottle red wine; 1 lb sugar; 10 eggs; 1 lb flour; 4 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 lb butter; 6 teaspoons almond extract; 2 teaspoons Angostura bitters; 1 teaspoon powdered clove; 1 cup browning sauce; 2 teaspoons mixed spice; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon powdered ginger; 1 cup Crisco

Servings: persons

1 lb raisins
1 lb prune
1 lb cherries
1 lb currants
1/2 lb mixed peel (optional)
2 (8 ounce) bottles red wine or (8 ounce) bottles sherry wine
1 (8 ounce) bottle rum
1 (8 ounce) bottle red wine
1 lb sugar
10 eggs
1 lb flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 lb butter
6 teaspoons almond extract
2 teaspoons Angostura bitters
1 teaspoon powdered clove
1 cup browning sauce
2 teaspoons mixed spice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 cup Crisco

1
About three months before preparation of the cake mix or puree the fruits.
2
Pour the alcohol over them and allow them to soak.
3
Cream the sugar and butter together.
4
Add the eggs two at a time.
5
Add the essence and angostura bitters.
6
Combine the dry ingredients and spices with the flour and add them to the batter.
7
Add the colouring to the mixture.
8
A wooden spoon should be able to stand in the mixture with falling to easily.
9
Grease and double line a large cake pan.
10
Cover the pan with foil paper.
11
Place a shallow pan of water in the bottom of the oven. This is to increase the moisture of the cake.
12
Bake at 250- 300u00b0F for 2-3 hours.
13
Test for doneness with a skewer after about 2 hours.
14
When done, prick the cake with a skewer repeatedly and pour sweet red wine all over the cake.
15
Replace wine when the cake has soaked it up.
16
Enjoy!

2078

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

210

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb raisins, 1 lb prune, 1 lb cherries, 1 lb currants, and more.

Yes, My Own Caribbean Christmas Fruit Cake Also Known As Great 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.

My Own Caribbean Christmas Fruit Cake Also Known As Great Cake

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