jamaican fruit cake

A delicious and rich version of Jamaican Fruit Cake that is especially popular around Christmas. it is vegan, gluten-free, and alcohol-free with an amazing taste and moist texture!

Jamaican Fruit Cake

fruits

red grape juice

molasses

butter

almond extract

vanilla

lemon zest

Gluten-Free all purpose flour

almond flour

cane sugar ((I used coconut-sugar))

flax seeds

baking powder

allspice

salt

coconut whipped cream (for garnish)

maraschino cherry (for garnish (optional))

Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Spray 9-inch round baking pan and set aside. Place grape juice and dried fruits in a large saucepan on medium heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Allow fruits to cool.

Place 1 1/2 cups of the fruits and remaining liquid in a blender or food processor and puree. Pour in a medium bowl, add molasses, softened butter, almond extract, vanilla, and lemon zest, mix well.

In a large bowl, combine, gluten-free flour, almond flour, sugar, ground flaxseeds, baking powder, allspice, and salt

Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredient and stir well to combine. Add remaining dried fruits and stir. Pour batter into prepare round baking pan. Bake for 60-90 minutes, or when fork is inserted in the center it comes out clean.

I am ready now to make this Jamaican fruit cake,it looks so delicious

I like the texture of these Jamaican fruit cake and I'll definitely prepare mine ❤️❤️🥰🥰

Eggless and excellent! I am  a total vegan so I really appreciated this method. I wouldn’t  rate if it did not live up to the hype.This cake was the best without any alcohol or egg,etc. It’s off the chain. Michelle needs to enter the Food Network Chopped Competition and bake!  I celebrate her culinary discoveries 
Delicious beyond!

I just made one last week and will be making another in 2 days…but I will freeze some

Delicious! I’ve never made fruitcake before but love to eat it. My husband things this is phenomenal and we can’t wait to give some away tomorrow! For me this recipe made 3 mini loaves plus 3 ramekins of cake, baked for 45 minutes and then left in the oven as it cooled down.  Will definitely be making again - thank you.

Hi Michelle, I will like to make this recipe using spelt flour, is there anything you think I may need to use extra of in terms of liquids etc?

Jamaican Black Cake is a rich, dense, boozy Caribbean dessert made of dried fruit soaked in rum, warm spices, and wine. Some call it rum cake, Christmas cake, wedding cake, or birthday cake. Whatever you call it, this black cake recipe is perfect for any holiday, celebration, or special occasion.

Jamaican Black Cake

Salted Butter (softened

Dark Brown Sugar (packed)

Large Eggs (room temp.)

tbsp Vanilla Extract

tbsp Browning

tbsp Molasses

tbsp Ground Cinnamon

tsp Ground Nutmeg

tsp Ground Allspice

Flour

tsp Baking Powder

Salt

Fruit for Christmas Cake

Lime

Red Label Wine and White Overproof Rum (combined

Preheat the oven to 300°F (149°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by greasing the bottom and sides using butter. Set aside an additional cake pan of water to be placed at the bottom of the oven during the baking process.

Add the butter and dark brown sugar to a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer and cream on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 5 to 6 minutes). Set aside.

Add eggs to another large bowl, and beat using a hand mixer or whisk until light yellow in colour and foamy on top (about 3 to 5 minutes). To the egg mixture add the vanilla, browning, molasses, lime juice and gently mix using low speed (about 30 seconds). Then, add cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, baking powder, salt, and lime zest and gently mix using low speed again (about 30 seconds).

Pour egg mixture into the butter-sugar mixture, and fold well with a wooden spoon until fully mixed (about 3 minutes). Then fold in the pureed fruit mixture, and lastly the flour.

Pour cake mixture into prepared cake pan and place into the oven along with the additional cake pan of water underneath (on the bottom rack) to ensure the cake does not dry out. Bake for approximately 2 hours (baking times will vary), cake is ready when a toothpick comes out clean or almost clean after inserting into the center of the cake.

Once cake done, remove from oven and place cake pan on a cooling rack. Then, pour 1/2 cup of J. Wray &amp; Nephew Red Label wine overtop while hot. Allow to soak into cake. Then when completely cooled, remove cake from pan, slice and enjoy!

Put my own twist on this as I like experimenting with different recipes for this cake, this was great,
Although I still use my mothers recipe which is very similar and I always get people wanting me to bake cake for them and willing to pay once they get that taste 🤩

I made this cake for my boyfriend who is from Jamaica and he really liked it (and he likes nothing!).  He said the density was right (which I’m told is really tough!), although he could definitely taste the molasses and didn’t like that. The extra fruit has been soaking since then and I am going to try another cake for Easter but without the molasses this time. 

Thank you for the recipe!!

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Jamaican Black Cake, also know as Jamaican rum cake, wedding cake or Christmas cake is a rich and decadent traditional Caribbean dessert! Dried fruit is soaked in rum for months up to a year then added to this fruit cake with warm spices and wine making it super moist with maximum flavour. This staple Caribbean dessert recipe is enjoyed year round, particularly during holidays like Christmas, weddings, and celebrations!

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