Traditional Jamaican Christmas Cake Recipe Recipe

Name: Traditional Jamaican Christmas Cake Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs. raisins; 1/2 pound currants; 1 pound prunes; 1/2 pound cherries; 1/4 pound dates; 1/4 pound mixed peel; Grated rind of 1 green lime; Burnt sugar for coloring; 2 teaspoon vanilla; 1 pt. rum; 1 pt. port wine; 12 Large eggs; 1 pound butter; 3/4 pound dark sugar; 1/2 pound flour; 1/2 pound bread crumbs; 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 2 teaspoon grnd cinnamon; Healthy pinch of cloves; 1 pt. sherry

Servings: persons

2 lbs. raisins
1/2 pound currants
1 pound prunes
1/2 pound cherries
1/4 pound dates
1/4 pound mixed peel
Grated rind of 1 green lime
Burnt sugar for coloring
2 teaspoon vanilla
1 pt. rum
1 pt. port wine
12 Large eggs
1 pound butter
3/4 pound dark sugar
1/2 pound flour
1/2 pound bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
2 teaspoon grnd cinnamon
Healthy pinch of cloves
1 pt. sherry

1
Store and stew prunes with sugar to taste, then chop fine.
2
Stone dates and chop fine.
3
Cut all fruit very fine, except currants.
4
Place all fruit in a large jar, omitting nuts.
5
Pour liquor on fruit and steep for at least 1 month.
6
Cream butter and sugar.
7
Add in beaten Large eggs.
8
Sieve together flour, bread crumbs, baking pwdr and salt and add in.
9
Add in burnt sugar for color, say a Tbsp.. Add in minced nuts.
10
Taste, and if a sharper taste of liquor is required, add in some brandy, wine, liqueur or possibly rum to taste.
11
Pour batter into a well greased and heavily lined baking tin or possibly cake basin.
12
Cover tightly and steam for at least 4 hrs.
13
The cake may also be best, covered, in a 250 degree oven and baked for at least 4 hrs.
14
Serve with brandy sauce.

1791

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

135

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.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs. raisins, 1/2 pound currants, 1 pound prunes, 1/2 pound cherries, and more.

Yes, Traditional Jamaican Christmas Cake 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.

Traditional Jamaican Christmas Cake Recipe

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions