Sharon'S Jamaican Fruit Cake Recipe

Name: Sharon'S Jamaican Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups butter; 2 cups white sugar; 9 eggs; 1/4 cup white rum (optional); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon almond extract; 1 grated zest of one lime; 2 pounds chopped dried mixed fruit; 2 cups red wine; 1 cup dark molasses; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

2 cups butter
2 cups white sugar
9 eggs
1/4 cup white rum (optional)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 grated zest of one lime
2 pounds chopped dried mixed fruit
2 cups red wine
1 cup dark molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch round cake pans.
2
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, then add rum, lime juice, vanilla, almond extract, and lime zest. Stir in mixed fruit, wine, and molasses. Sift together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and salt. Fold into batter, being careful not to over-mix. Pour into prepared pans.
3
Bake in preheated oven for 80 to 90 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

1835

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

167

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups butter, 2 cups white sugar, 9 eggs, 1/4 cup white rum (optional), and more.

Yes, Sharon'S Jamaican Fruit 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.

Sharon'S Jamaican Fruit Cake

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