How To make Dark Fruitcake
2 c Golden raisins
2 c Currants
2 c Dried apricot halves
2 c Dried figs, halved
1 c Pitted prunes
1 c Pitted dates
4 c Walnuts, in large pieces
2 c Pecans, in large pieces
3 Oranges, Grated zest only
3 Lemons, Grated zest only
1/2 c Candied ginger, chopped
2 ts Cinnamon
1 ts Ground allspice
1 ts Mace
1/2 ts Cloves
1 c Molasses
2 c Brandy
-(or substitute apple juice - or water) 1/2 c Orange liqueur
- (or orange juice) 4 c All-purpose flour
1 tb Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
1 1/2 ts Salt
1 lb Butter
3 c Dark brown sugar
8 Eggs
1 tb Vanilla extract
THE DAY BEFORE combine all dried fruits, nuts and zest in a mixing bowl. Add the candied ginger and the spices and toss well to mix. Add molasses and liquids and mix well. Cover and let stand overnight at room temperature. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 275F. Grease 4 (9-by-5-by-3-inch) loaf pans, line them with waxed paper and grease the paper. Coat lightly with flour. Sprinkle 1 cup flour over fruit mixture and stir it. Combine the remaining 3 cups of flour with baking powder, baking soda and salt and sift them together on a sheet of waxed paper. Cream the butter, add the brown sugar and beat well. Add eggs, 2 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla. Add all dry ingredients and beat until batter is blended and smooth. Pour batter over fruit, mix well until everything is coated with batter. Divide batter among loaf pans, filling to 1/2 inch below top. Bake for 2 hours. Don't worry if they crack on top.
Cakes are done when a straw inserted in the center comes out clean. Makes 4 Cakes
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Easy Fruit Cake (Classic Version) - Joyofbaking.com
Recipe here: Stephanie Jaworski of Joyofbaking.com demonstrates how to make an Easy Fruit Cake. The British Fruit Cake is traditionally served during the Christmas season. It is full of dried fruits and nuts, laced with alcohol over several weeks, and often covered with marzipan and royal icing. The problem is that it's both expensive to make and it needs time to age. Luckily, there is a much simpler version of this cake for the last minute baker, and I call it an Easy Fruit Cake.
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How to Make Belizean Black Fruitcake Recipe
Sharing my mom’s “secret” Black Fruitcake recipe with you. I know she would be very proud watching down on me.
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1 ½ cups fruitcake mix/candied fruits, diced
½ cup prunes, diced
¼ cup raisins
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup brandy
*Stew fruits over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
1 stick margarine (8 tablespoons)
½ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon allspice
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ cup stout
4 tablespoons browning (add more if you like)
*Bake at 300 F or 150 C for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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A Rummy Christmas Fruit Cake | An Amazing Recipe For Trini Black Cake
Invite Christmas into your home at any time with this rummy fruit cake that packs a punch in both flavours and aroma before, during and after it bakes. This is the go-to cake for a taste of Trinbago Christmas.
The home-made browning adds subtle flavour and beautiful colouring. It is infused with Trinidad and Tobago’s local rums, sherry brandies and aromatic bitters. It delights the senses and satisfies the soul!
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Old Fashioned Dark Fruit Cake
This is a very rich, tasty cake for all you fruit cake lovers! Hope that you give this one a try.
Christmas Fruit Cake, Black Cake, Rum Cake, Easy Recipe
This recipe of Christmas Fruit Cake is one of the simplest and by far the best I have tried.
This super moist and delicious cake is dense and pack with soaked flavorful fruits.
I promise you can't go wrong with this simple step by step recipe
Recipe in how to boil/soak fruits
**Ingredients tor blended fruits**
1 lb prunes, seeded and chopped
1lb raisins
1 lb currants
1/2 Ib cherries chopped
Any other fruits of your choice
1 bottle of rum
1 bottle of cherry brandy or wine
(Spices)
**Ingredients for cake **
2 cups or 1 lb butter
2 cups or 1 lb sugar
9 large eggs
2 tsp grated lime or lemon peel
2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tbsp vanilla essence
1 tsp almond and rose water (optional)
1 1b or 4 cups flour (baking or all purpose) sifted
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1-2 tsp mix spice
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup browning (less if you dont want cake to be too dark)
4-5 cups of soaked blended fruits
The day before or some days before baking, boil the fruits (prunes, raisins, currants, cherries) Link is provided
Line cake pans with 1 layer of wax paper.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Break eggs into a bowl, add lime peel then pour into the batter gradually.
Add fruits to blender and lightly blend, then add to batter.
Add enough browning to give desired colour,
along with vanilla essence or extract
Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, fold into creamed mixture gradually.
Add more rum to your desired taste.
Pour batter into lined baking pans and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degree celsius for 1 1/2 to 1 hour 45minutes or until toothpicks comes out clean.
Oven temperature varies so if you suspect suggested temperature may be too high…. Work with 350 degree farenheit… low and slow is always best.
(Place water pan at the bottom of the oven)
Prick hot cakes and soak with a mixture of rum and cherry brandy. (Any Alcohol You
Desire)
Cover and set aside to cool.
Soak overtime for a few days to keep moist.
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