West Indian Black Cake Recipe

Name: West Indian Black Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 lb chopped cherries; 1 lb dried fruits (1/2 lb prunes and 1/2 raisins are perfect for this recipe); 1 cup rum; 1 1/2 lbs brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 lb flour; 12 eggs; 1/4 lb orange rind or 1/4 lb lemon, rind of; 1/2 lb butter

Servings: persons

1/4 lb chopped cherries
1 lb dried fruits (1/2 lb prunes and 1/2 raisins are perfect for this recipe)
1 cup rum
1 1/2 lbs brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 lb flour
12 eggs
1/4 lb orange rind or 1/4 lb lemon, rind of
1/2 lb butter

1
Grind dried fruits and soak it in 3 cups of rum.
2
Store in an air tight container for three weeks.
3
Prepare the caramel by heating the sugar until it turns dark brown.
4
Cream the butter and sugar.
5
Add the eggs, soaked fruits, and rum.
6
When it is well blended, pour the caramel.
7
Add the flour with the baking powder and mixed spice.
8
Fold in the cherries.
9
Pour mixture in a greased baking pan and bake in a slow oven (about 300 degrees F.) for two hours or until a knife comes out clean at the centre.
10
Remove cake from pan after two days.

1705

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 lb chopped cherries, 1 lb dried fruits (1/2 lb prunes and 1/2 raisins are perfect for this recipe), 1 cup rum, 1 1/2 lbs brown sugar, and more.

Yes, West Indian 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.

West Indian Black Cake

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