Torta Negra Colombiana: Colombian Black Cake

Torta Negra Colombiana, also known as Colombian Black Cake, is a traditional dessert that is popular during the Christmas season in Colombia. This rich and decadent cake is filled with dried fruits, nuts, and spices, and it's soaked in rum for a deep, complex flavor.

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Torta Negra Colombiana: Colombian Black Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup prunes, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup dried figs, chopped
  • 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 cup dark rum
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the raisins, prunes, figs, apricots, and rum. Let it soak for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
  5. Stir in the soaked fruits and walnuts until well combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Oven

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
4g
Fat
18g

Supplies

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

Tools

Oven

Serving suggestions

Serve the Torta Negra Colombiana with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert.

Tips & tricks

For an extra special touch, you can decorate the cake with additional dried fruits and nuts before serving.

Cost

$20