Trinidad Black Cake

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 4
Trinidad Black Cake, a traditional Christmas cake from Trinidad and Tobago
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

150 min

Ready In

170 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb currants
1/2 lb raisins
1/2 lb prune
1/2 lb dried fig
1 jar maraschino cherries , drained
1/4 lb mixed peel
2 ounces almonds , finely chopped
1 1/4 cups dark rum
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
6 ounces brown sugar
1/4 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon lime peel , grated
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 lb butter
1 1/8 cups sugar
5 eggs

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
856
Sugar
54g
Fat
31g
Trinidad Black Cake is a traditional Christmas cake that is popular in Trinidad and Tobago. It is a rich and decadent dessert that is made by soaking dried fruits and nuts in rum for several hours, before baking a cake batter infused with these fruits and nuts. Many families in Trinidad and Tobago have their own unique recipe for Trinidad Black Cake, the recipe has been passed down for generations, and is often a closely guarded secret. This cake is enjoyed by many during the holiday season and is a reflection of the rich cultural heritage of this island nation.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325°F.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine currants, raisins, prunes, figs, maraschino cherries, mixed peel, and almonds.
3.Pour in the rum, vanilla, and ground cloves.
4.Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let the fruits soak for at least 2 hours or overnight.
5.In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar, boiling water, and lime peel.
6.Add the sugar mixture to the fruit mixture and stir well.
7.In another mixing bowl, sift together flour and baking powder.
8.In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
9.Gradually add in eggs and beat well after each addition.
10.Fold in flour mixture until well combined.
11.Add the fruit mixture to the batter and stir.
12.Grease a 9-inch cake pan with butter.
13.Pour the batter into the pan and smooth it out evenly.
14.Bake for 2 to 2 1/2 hours or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
15.Let cool completely in the pan before removing.

PROS

Trinidad Black Cake is a flavorful and classic Christmas dessert that is packed with dried fruits and nuts.

It can be enjoyed for weeks after baking and can be served with a variety of accompaniments.

CONS

This cake is high in calories and fat due to the large amount of butter and sugar used in the recipe.

It is a rich dessert, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not considered healthy, the dried fruits and nuts used in the recipe are nutrient-dense and provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Rum, which is a key ingredient, is said to have antioxidant properties and may help improve digestion.

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