Rum Fruit Cake (jamaican Black Cake)

Rum fruit cake, also known as Jamaican Black Cake, is a rich and decadent dessert that is a staple during the holiday season in Jamaica. This cake is packed with rum-soaked dried fruits and warm spices, making it a perfect treat for special occasions.

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Rum Fruit Cake (jamaican Black Cake)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, prunes, cherries)
  • 1 cup dark rum
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice (or a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup browning (caramel sauce)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed dried fruits and dark rum. Cover and let it soak overnight, or for at least 24 hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and mixed spice. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until well combined.
  5. Stir in the soaked fruits, breadcrumbs, molasses, and browning until evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, you can brush the top of the cake with additional rum for extra flavor.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

9-inch round cake pan Parchment paper Mixing bowls Electric mixer Spatula Wire rack

Tools

Oven Toothpick

Serving suggestions

Serve the rum fruit cake with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience.

Tips & tricks

For an extra boozy cake, you can feed the cake with additional rum over the course of a few days to enhance the flavor and keep it moist.

Cost

$20