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Trinidad Black Cake

A rich, dense fruit cake soaked in rum, traditionally served during Christmas in Trinidad.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Trinidadian
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, prunes)
  • 1 cup Dark rum
  • 1 cup Brown sugar
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Mixed spice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. 2. Soak dried fruits in dark rum overnight or for at least 12 hours.
  3. 3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. 4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. 5. Sift together flour, baking powder, and mixed spice. Gradually add to the butter mixture.
  6. 6. Stir in soaked fruits and any remaining rum, along with vanilla extract.
  7. 7. Pour batter into a greased and lined baking pan.
  8. 8. Bake for 2.5 hours or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. 9. Allow to cool in the pan before turning out onto a wire rack.
  10. 10. Optionally, brush with additional rum while the cake is still warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Black Cake, Christmas, Fruit Cake
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