Description
Black cake is a holiday favorite that combines rich flavors of rum-soaked dried fruits and warm spices into a moist, delectable dessert. This cake is not just a treat; it’s a festive tradition that brings joy to any celebration. With its dark, luscious appearance and irresistible aroma, black cake will quickly become your go-to dessert for birthdays and holiday gatherings alike.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, cherries)
- 1 cup dark rum
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Soak mixed dried fruits in dark rum overnight for maximum flavor.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest, orange zest, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in the soaked fruits with any remaining rum until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg