Caribbean Black Cake (Gâteau Noir des Caraïbes)

Gâteau Noir des Caraïbes, also known as Caribbean Black Cake, is a traditional dessert from the British Virgin Islands. This rich and decadent cake is a staple at special occasions and celebrations, especially during the holiday season.

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Caribbean Black Cake (Gâteau Noir des Caraïbes)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, prunes)
  • 1 cup rum
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp mixed spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup cherry brandy

Instructions

  1. Soak the mixed dried fruit in rum for at least 24 hours.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Sift the flour, baking powder, and mixed spice together.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.
  6. Add the soaked fruit and breadcrumbs, then stir in the cherry brandy.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased and lined cake tin.
  8. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 2 hours, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
15g
Protein
5g

Supplies

Cake tin Mixing bowl Measuring cups and spoons Mixing spoon

Tools

Oven Cake tester or skewer

Serving suggestions

Serve the Caribbean Black Cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Tips & tricks

For an extra special touch, feed the cake with additional rum in the days leading up to serving.

Cost

$25