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Jamaican Fruit Cake Recipe

A rich and flavorful traditional Jamaican fruit cake, perfect for holidays and special occasions.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 2 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Jamaican
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups Mixed dried fruits chopped
  • 1 cup Dark rum
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 4 Eggs
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ cup Molasses

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and line a baking pan.
  2. 2. Soak the dried fruits in dark rum overnight or for at least 12 hours.
  3. 3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. 4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and molasses.
  5. 5. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. 6. Fold in the soaked fruits along with any remaining rum.
  7. 7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  8. 8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. 9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Fruit Cake, Holiday, Traditional
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