Trinidad Black Cake Recipe

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Trinidad Black Cake
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Directions:

  1. To Prepare Fruit Mixture (reminder, this is done at least 2 weeks ahead of baking the cake).
  2. Wash the currants, raisins, prunes and mixed peel, then pat dry.
  3. Place fruit mixture in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
  4. Transfer to a large, clean jar or container, add 1/2 cup brown sugar, the mixed spice, rum and cherry brandy.
  5. Mix very well and then cover with a lid and set aside for anything from 2 week to 3 months.
  6. NOTE: I kept my mixture in the fridge during this time and the longer it is left to sit the better the flavour will be.
  7. Stir the fruit mixture occasionally and keep covered.
  8. Optional: You may add more alcohol when you do this. (I didn't).
  9. To Make Cake.
  10. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  11. Grease and line two 9 inch cakes pans with parchment paper.
  12. Sift the flour, set aside.
  13. Cream together butter and 1 3/4 cups brown sugar.
  14. Beat in eggs, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  15. Add the fruit mixture, then gradually stir in flour and vanilla.
  16. Mix well, adding 1-2 tbsps of cherry brandy if the mixture is too stiff.
  17. NOTE: The mixture should be able to fall off the back of the spoon, but should not be too runny.
  18. Spoon the mixture in to the prepared tins, cover loosely with foil and bake for about 2 1/2 hours until the cake is firm and springs back to the touch.
  19. Leave cake to cool in tin overnight, then sprinkle with more dark rum if the cake is not being used immediately.
  20. Wrap cake in foil to keep it moist.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2906.96 Kcal (12171 kJ)
Calories from fat 949.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 105.46g 162%
Cholesterol 653.3mg 218%
Sodium 1764.07mg 74%
Potassium 2900.62mg 62%
Total Carbs 436.82g 146%
Sugars 188.15g 753%
Dietary Fiber 19.02g 76%
Protein 35.16g 70%
Vitamin C 35mg 58%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 18.3mg 102%
Calcium 715.2mg 72%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 325.87 Kcal (1364 kJ)
Calories from fat 106.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.82g 162%
Cholesterol 73.24mg 218%
Sodium 197.76mg 74%
Potassium 325.16mg 62%
Total Carbs 48.97g 146%
Sugars 21.09g 753%
Dietary Fiber 2.13g 76%
Protein 3.94g 70%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 58%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 38%
Iron 2.1mg 102%
Calcium 80.2mg 72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 66.1
    Points
  • 76
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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