Black Cake, also known as rum cake or Caribbean fruitcake, is a rich, moist dessert famous during Christmas and special occasions. Its deep color and flavor come from dried fruits soaked in rum or wine.
Ingredients:
2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, prunes, cherries)
½ cup dark rum, ½ cup red or port wine (optional)
2 cups flour, 1½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp mixed spice, ½ tsp nutmeg, ¼ tsp salt
1 cup butter, 1½ cups brown sugar, 6 eggs
1 tsp each vanilla and almond extract
¼ cup molasses, ½ cup orange juice
Optional: browning sauce, nuts, cherries, zest
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