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Jamaican Black Cake

Jamaican Black Cake: A Boozy Festive Tradition to Savor

Jamaican Black Cake is a rich, festive dessert filled with rum-soaked fruits and spices, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Salted Butter Can substitute with unsalted.
  • 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar Light brown is a substitute.
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Browning Sauce Homemade alternative can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Molasses Optional.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Add breadcrumbs for a cakier texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Fruit Blend
  • 2 cups Fruit for Christmas Cake Pureed dried fruits soaked in rum or wine.
  • 1 cup Wray & Nephew White Overproof Rum
  • 1/2 cup J. Wray & Nephew Red Label Wine Can exclude if opting only for rum.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • mixer

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (149°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the salted butter and dark brown sugar for 5-6 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in vanilla, browning sauce, molasses (if using), lime juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
  4. Fold the egg mixture into the creamed butter and sugar. Gradually incorporate the fruit blend, flour, and baking powder.
  5. Pour the batter into the greased pan and place a pan of water below it in the oven. Bake for approximately 2 hours or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Once baked, soak the cake with 1/2 cup of red label wine for added flavor and moisture, then cool in the pan for 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Allow the cake to sit for at least a week for flavors to develop.

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