CARIBBEAN CHRISTMAS BLACK CAKE
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix all the fruits thoroughly with the wine and the rum. Let the fruit sit covered at room temperature for 2 wks. In a heavy skillet combine 1 lb. brown sugar & 1 C. water. Bring to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved & gently boil the syrup, swirling the skillet occasionally for a few mins or until it is reduced to 1 3/4 C. Let the syrup cool. Sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon & nutmeg into a bowl. In the large bowl of an electric mixer cream together the remaining brown sugar and the butter until it is fluffy; then beat in the eggs 1 at a time. Beat in the vanilla, the flour mixture & 1 1/3 C. of the burnt sugar syrup. In another large bowl, combine well the flour & fruit mixture & divide the batter between 2 buttered & floured 10" spring form pans. Bake the cakes in the middle of a preheated 350 F oven for 2 hrs or until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out with some crumbs adhering to it. Let the cakes cool in the pans on a rack, remove the sides & bottoms of the pans and wrap the cakes in foil or wax paper. Let the cakes stand at room temperature for a week. Roll out half the almond paste between sheets of plastic wrap to form a 10" round and remove the top sheet of plastic wrap. Fit the almond paste layer over one cake, trimming the edge if necessary and remove the other sheet of plastic wrap. Roll out and fit the remaining almond paste onto the remaining cake in the same manner. ICING: Using an electric mixer, beat 4 C. of confectioners' sugar with the egg whites & lemon juice until the mixture will hold a soft peak. Beat in the remaining sugar & beat the icing until it will hold a stiff peak. Transfer 2 cups of the icing to a pastry bag fitted with a tip, spread the remaining icing on the tops & sides of the cakes with a long metal spatula & pipe the icing in the pastry bag onto the cakes. Arrange the drages on the cakes.
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imranali Buriro
[email protected]I made this black cake for my family's Christmas dinner, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the dried fruits gave it a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.
Val ariee
[email protected]This black cake is the perfect Christmas cake. It's rich, flavorful, and has a lovely moist texture. I love the combination of dried fruits and spices. It's a delicious and festive treat that everyone will enjoy.
Jordan Pennock
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but this black cake is an exception. It's not too sweet, and the dried fruits are not overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.
Tarsha Campbell
[email protected]This black cake is delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the dried fruits give it a nice chewy texture. I made it for a Christmas party, and it was a hit. Everyone loved it!
Vivian Burek
[email protected]I made this black cake for my family's Christmas dinner, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the dried fruits gave it a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.
Lewis944
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but this black cake is an exception. It's not too sweet, and the dried fruits are not overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.
MD SAJIB ISLAM
[email protected]This black cake is delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the dried fruits give it a nice chewy texture. I made it for a Christmas party, and it was a hit. Everyone loved it!
Nicholas Wasta
[email protected]I made this black cake for my family's Christmas dinner, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the dried fruits gave it a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.
Verssaci Vibes
[email protected]This black cake is the perfect Christmas cake. It's rich, flavorful, and has a lovely moist texture. I love the combination of dried fruits and spices. It's a delicious and festive treat that everyone will enjoy.
Tia Kamal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this black cake is an exception. It's so moist and flavorful, and the dried fruits are not overpowering. I will definitely be making this again.
Evangelist Ebenezer Afful
[email protected]This black cake is absolutely delicious! It's moist and flavorful, and the dried fruits give it a lovely chew. I made it for a Christmas party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!
Adnan Samim
[email protected]I've been making this black cake for years, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the dried fruits give it a nice chewy texture. I love that I can make the cake ahead of time, so it's one less thing
Sanwal Waqar Vicky
[email protected]This black cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for Christmas. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the dried fruits give it a lovely chewy texture. I followed the recipe exactly, and the cake turned out perfectly.