Caribbean Christmas Cake- Wedding Cake

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 18
Delicious Caribbean Christmas Cake-Wedding Cake Recipe
in Dessert

Prep

60 min

Cook

240 min

Ready In

300 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 3/4 cups slivered almonds
2 cups seeded raisins
2 cups seedless raisins
2 cups currants
2 1/2 cups chopped dates
2 cups citrus peels or 2 cups mixed glace fruit
1 bottle maraschino cherries
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 can crushed pineapple
2 cups sugar ( additional sugar listed below )
1 cup strawberry jam
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 lb butter
2 1/4 cups sugar
12 eggs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
278
Sugar
29g
Fat
12g
The Caribbean Christmas Cake-Wedding Cake is a special-occasion dessert that has been a part of Caribbean culture for centuries. It's a dense and moist cake packed full of fruit and spices that are soaked in alcohol to create a rich flavor profile. This fruitcake is the perfect dessert for weddings and Christmas and is often given as gifts during these celebrations.

Instructions

1.Start by preheating the oven to 275°F and grease two 10-inch cake pans.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the almonds, raisins, currants, dates, glace fruit, and brandy (or pineapple juice). Let it soak for at least one hour or overnight.
3.Add the crushed pineapple, sugar, and strawberry jam to the fruit mixture.
4.In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, salt, and baking soda.
5.Cream the butter and sugar together in another bowl until light and fluffy.
6.Add the eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7.Gradually fold in the flour mixture, alternating with the fruit mixture, until well combined.
8.Divide the cake batter evenly between the two greased cake pans.
9.Bake in the preheated oven for 3 to 4 hours or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10.Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack before removing from the pan.

PROS

The Caribbean Christmas Cake-Wedding Cake is a classic Caribbean dessert that is packed full of flavor and is perfect for festive occasions like Christmas or weddings.

It can also last for months when wrapped and stored properly.

The alcohol and fruit provide a rich and satisfying taste.

CONS

The Caribbean Christmas Cake-Wedding Cake is a dense and heavy cake that requires a long cooking time.

It’s not suitable for people with alcohol addiction.

It requires a lot of time and effort to prepare.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although it’s a cake and shouldn’t be consumed frequently, it has some health benefits.
When consumed in moderation, currants have been linked to promoting healthy digestion and protecting against heart disease.
Dates are packed with fiber and antioxidants which aids in improving digestive health and brain function.
Almonds are rich in protein, healthy fats, and vitamins which contributes to reducing the risk of heart disease.

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