Best 5 Jamaica Cake Recipes
**Jamaica cake**, also known as black cake or Christmas cake, is a traditional Caribbean dessert that holds a special place in Jamaican culture and cuisine. This rich, dark, and flavorful cake is typically enjoyed during the holiday season, especially around Christmas and New Year's, but it can be found in bakeries and homes throughout the year. Made with a combination of dried fruits, spices, and rum, Jamaica cake is a true taste of the Caribbean, offering a unique blend of sweetness, spice, and boozy goodness. This article presents two delectable recipes for Jamaica cake: the classic dark fruitcake and a gluten-free version for those with dietary restrictions. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process of creating this iconic Caribbean treat.
**Classic Dark Jamaica Cake**: This recipe embodies the traditional Jamaican black cake experience. Using a combination of dried fruits such as raisins, currants, cherries, prunes, and apricots, along with aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, this cake is a symphony of flavors. The addition of dark rum adds a boozy kick and enhances the overall richness of the cake. The recipe includes detailed instructions for preparing the dried fruits, mixing the batter, and baking the cake to perfection.
**Gluten-Free Jamaica Cake**: For those who prefer a gluten-free option, this recipe offers a delicious alternative without compromising on taste. Using a blend of almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour, this gluten-free cake delivers a moist and flavorful experience. The recipe includes a special gluten-free spice blend that captures the essence of traditional Jamaican spices. The instructions guide you through the process of creating a smooth batter and baking the cake until it reaches golden-brown perfection.
Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes for Jamaica cake will guide you in creating a delectable treat that embodies the spirit of the Caribbean. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Jamaica!
SHARON'S JAMAICAN FRUIT CAKE
A dark, rich fruit cake for wine and fruit lovers! This is a recipe I use at Christmas and for Birthdays. I prefer to use Jamaican Red Label Wine and White Rum. But you may use your Favorites....ENJOY!
Provided by Sharon
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 1h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 2 - 9 inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, then add rum, lime juice, vanilla, almond extract, and lime zest. Stir in mixed fruit, wine, and molasses. Sift together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and salt. Fold into batter, being careful not to over-mix. Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake in preheated oven for 80 to 90 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 862 calories, Carbohydrate 124.2 g, Cholesterol 220.8 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 20.7 g, Sodium 418.4 mg, Sugar 49.2 g
JAMAICA CAKE
My mom clipped this out of some magazine eons ago and it was one of the first things I ever learned to bake as a girl. It is still a trusted stand-by for unexpected guests or when I just want something easy and sweet. No mixer and no frosting needed! Great when you first bake it, even better the next day. I usually use 2 bananas, but sometimes use 3 if I want a strong banana flavor.
Provided by Kat in Texas
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together the sugar, vegetable oil, pecans, flour and bananas.
- Stir in the eggs, pineapple (and juice), vanilla, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
- Mix well but try not to mash the bananas.
- Pour into a 9x13 inch pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 60 minutes, or until cake tests done.
- Can also use a tube or bundt pan, but you'll need to lightly grease and flour those.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 646.2, Fat 38.7, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 52.9, Sodium 317.6, Carbohydrate 72, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 43.7, Protein 6.5
JAMAICAN BLACK CAKE
Steps:
- Add the dates, figs, 1 cup of the port, 1 cup of the rum, the almonds, brandied cherries with their liquid, currants, candied orange peel, prunes and dark and golden raisins to a food processor. Process this mixture until the dried fruit is broken down into smaller chunks. Stir in the orange juice. Allow it to soak in the rum for at least 2 hours 30 minutes, but preferably for 2 to 3 days.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 2 cake pans and line them with brown or wax paper.
- In a stand mixer, combine the butter, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, allspice, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, molasses, browning and eggs. Slowly add the rum-soaked fruit to the mixer a little at a time and mix to combine all of the ingredients.
- Divide the cake batter between the prepared cake pans. Bake the cakes in a water bath by filling a large roasting pan halfway up with water and then setting the cake pans inside. Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Sprinkle the remaining port and rum on top of the cakes and let them cool. These cakes will last for days stored in parchment paper and plastic wrap and for weeks when frozen.
JAMAICAN CAKE
We had this dessert when staying in the caribbean. The restaurant was gracious enough to give us the recipe. It's scrumptious and easy to make.
Provided by Sassy in da South
Categories Dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix all cake ingredients in a large bowl. Bake in a greased tube pan for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Let cool 3-4 hours.
- Prepare icing by creaming margarine with cream cheese; then add remaining ingredients.
- Apply icing once cake is cooled.
JAMAICAN RUM CAKE
Curtis special rum cake done to perfection, light and fluffy with that great J Wray & Nephew Rum taste to top it off.
Provided by curtiscakes2009
Time 1h
Yield Serves 16
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- cream sugar and butter then add eggs
- mixed egg, sugar, butter together until light and fluffy
- add flour, cinamond, almond essence, baking powder, rum, colouring and mixed for 4 minutes.
- grease a "10 inch tin and pour the mixture
- bake for 1 hour, when finish pour some red label wine straight away over the cake while hot.
Tips:
- Use ripe and juicy oranges. This will give your cake the best flavor.
- Grate the orange zest finely. This will help release the essential oils and give your cake a more intense orange flavor.
- Use unsalted butter. This will help you control the amount of salt in your cake.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the cake, making it lighter and more tender.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the cake from curdling.
- Fold in the flour and baking powder gently. Over-mixing will make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake rise evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
Jamaican cake is a delicious and flavorful cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, sweet and tangy orange flavor, and creamy frosting, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special cake to make, give Jamaican cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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