MY OWN CARIBBEAN CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE ALSO KNOWN AS GREAT CAKE
This is a dense fruit cake that is prepared for Christmas and for weddings in Barbados and other areas in the Caribbean. It is usually sweet and soaked in alcohol. The fruit mixture can be prepared many months in advance and allowed to soak.
Provided by Catinthecloud
Categories Dessert
Time 5h
Yield 1 large cake, 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- About three months before preparation of the cake mix or puree the fruits.
- Pour the alcohol over them and allow them to soak.
- Cream the sugar and butter together.
- Add the eggs two at a time.
- Add the essence and angostura bitters.
- Combine the dry ingredients and spices with the flour and add them to the batter.
- Add the colouring to the mixture.
- A wooden spoon should be able to stand in the mixture with falling to easily.
- Grease and double line a large cake pan.
- Cover the pan with foil paper.
- Place a shallow pan of water in the bottom of the oven. This is to increase the moisture of the cake.
- Bake at 250- 300°F for 2-3 hours.
- Test for doneness with a skewer after about 2 hours.
- When done, prick the cake with a skewer repeatedly and pour sweet red wine all over the cake.
- Replace wine when the cake has soaked it up.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 757.6, Fat 32.6, SaturatedFat 15.9, Cholesterol 141.8, Sodium 406.9, Carbohydrate 101.1, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 65.8, Protein 8.5
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Lia Rose
[email protected]This is the best fruit cake recipe I have ever tried! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a wonderful sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Daniel Rodgers
[email protected]This cake is a labor of love, but it's worth it! The cake is so delicious and it's always a hit at my holiday parties. I highly recommend it!
Freda Ikpe
[email protected]I love this recipe! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a wonderful sweetness and crunch. I always make this cake for my holiday parties and it's always a hit.
Georgy
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a festive and delicious holiday treat. The cake is easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. I highly recommend it!
alice Taylor
[email protected]I made this cake for my family's Christmas gathering and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the moist texture and the flavorful combination of fruits and spices. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.
Urmila Karki
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. The cake turned out beautifully and it tasted delicious.
Milagros Padilla
[email protected]This is the best fruit cake recipe I have ever tried! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a wonderful sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Gigiftr Naruto
[email protected]I made this cake for my Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.
Humayun Rajpoot
[email protected]This cake is so delicious! I love the moist texture and the flavorful combination of fruits and spices. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a festive and delicious holiday treat. 10/10
Mohammad RiFaT
[email protected]This cake was a labor of love, but it was worth it! The cake turned out beautifully and it tasted even better than it looked. I will definitely be making this cake again for special occasions.
Khaleel Mcgrew
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of fruit cake, but I'm so glad I did! This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts add a wonderful sweetness and crunch. I will definitely be making this
Fazlemoula khan
[email protected]This is the best fruit cake I have ever had! The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the fruits and nuts are so delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
Karabo Elizabeth
[email protected]I made this cake for my family's Christmas gathering and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the flavorful combination of fruits and spices. I will definitely be making this cake again next year.
Alan Young
[email protected]This Caribbean Christmas Fruit Cake is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. The cake is moist and dense, with a rich, fruity flavor and a hint of spice. The fruits and nuts add a wonderful sweetness and crunch. I would highly recommend this re