Caribbean Black Cake Recipe | olivemagazine

Caribbean Black Cake Recipe | olivemagazine

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This speedy version of the classic Caribbean treat is a mainstay at important events. Featuring port, dark rum and dried fruits, it's rich and decadent – perfec

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Ingredients

  • 175g currants
  • 175g raisins
  • 100g prunes
  • 50g glacé cherries
  • 250ml port
  • 200ml dark rum
  • 3 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp port
  • 225g unsalted butter softened, plus extra for the tin
  • 100g light brown sugar
  • 125g dark brown sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 lime zested
  • 1 orange zested
  • ½ lemon zested
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 150g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 70ml port
  • 70ml dark rum

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