TRINIDAD BLACK CAKE
This is my absolute favorite cake for the Christmas holidays. I would always look forward to this season just to get a piece of this cake. The longer the fruit sits in the alcohol, the better it tastes; minimum 2 weeks, maximum 3 months. As for the cake, the longer it sits there, the better it tastes! But make sure you have it wrapped properly if you want to leave it sitting for a long time. Make at few days ahead of serving for good measure. Prep time is the minimum time required for the fruit to soak.
Provided by Roxanne J.R.
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Brandy
Time P14DT10h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place raisins, currants, prunes, and mixed peel in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Transfer to a large jar.
- Pour cherry brandy, 1/2 cup brown sugar, dark rum, and mixed spice into the jar; mix well and seal. Refrigerate, stirring occasionally, until flavors blend, 2 weeks to 3 months.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Combine butter and 1 3/4 cup brown sugar in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs until smooth. Beat in raisin mixture until evenly incorporated. Fold in flour and vanilla extract gradually until batter is smooth and falls off the back of a lifted spoon.
- Divide batter between the prepared cake pans. Cover cake pans loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cakes are firm and spring back when lightly pressed, about 2 1/2 hours.
- Cool cakes in the pans, 8 hours to overnight. Wrap in aluminum foil to keep moist.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.8 calories, Carbohydrate 109.7 g, Cholesterol 177.3 mg, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 618.3 mg, Sugar 69.4 g
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hamza jan0925
[email protected]I can't wait to make this cake again! It's so delicious and it's sure to be a hit at my next party.
Spannerooo 1
[email protected]I made this cake in a Bundt pan and it turned out beautifully.
Braiden Hughes
[email protected]I added a bit of orange zest to the batter and it gave the cake a lovely citrus flavor.
Sadekul Mia
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover fruits. I used a combination of raisins, currants, and cherries.
Master Mujahid
[email protected]I made this cake for my grandmother's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best black cake she's ever had.
Asim Bashir
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a special occasion. It's rich and decadent, and it's sure to impress your guests.
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[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. It's a great recipe for beginners.
fujoshi weeb
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to make this cake because it seemed like it would be really difficult, but it was actually very easy! The instructions were clear and concise.
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[email protected]This cake was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it! It's so delicious and unique.
Flade Speedy
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake turned out really dense and crumbly. It was hard to cut and eat.
Krishna Karmoker
[email protected]This cake is way too sweet for me. I couldn't even finish a single slice.
Stacey Hamblen
[email protected]I found this cake to be a bit dry. I think it could use more moisture.
Onthatile Mabusela
[email protected]This cake is a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.
Matthew Lyons
[email protected]I love this black cake! It's so moist and flavorful. The rum-soaked fruits are a nice touch.
Stelly Stelly
[email protected]This cake is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making it again.
Fasho Fasho
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for special occasions.
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[email protected]This black cake is dense and decadent, with a rich flavor that lingers in your mouth. The fruits and spices give it a lovely complexity. I would recommend serving it with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Prem Pandey
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they absolutely loved it! It was moist and flavorful, with a perfect crumb. The glaze on top added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Ibrahim Msusa
[email protected]This black cake is a true taste of Trinidad! The flavors are rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice. I loved the addition of the rum-soaked fruits, which gave the cake a boozy kick. It's the perfect cake for a special occasio