Hi! 1 . Am aware it might just reduce the fressh orangey taste a little but I wonder with well over 1kg of dried fruit, if that will really be noticeable. Hi — looking for a fruitcake to make as part of this year’s holiday gift baskets. Guyana Black Cake. im looking forward to make this! Wow Laura… this looks amazing and I’m SO all about soaking dried fruit in rum. Yes, the taste of sponge cake is truly a delight to the palette. Thank youÂ. So instead, I tested and updated the recipe to include regular raisins and golden raisins for contrast. Question, is it okay to put wine? Tap to view the recipe! So … I decided to bite the bullet and bake my own and OMG!!  Also with that much fruit, would the toothpick coming out clean be a good test of doneness??? I was looking for a booze-soaked, dried-fruit and nuts grain-free sort of fruitcake I could make, partly for an excuse to soak it in sherry (or something). Thanks for sharing! So, I just discussed this with my mom! Can I use brandy instead of sherry? I did not use the figs added extra cherries, plums, peaches, and apricots. Thank you so much for such a wonderful looking recipe. Good morning. I’m so excited! The fruit should almost entirely soak up the rum, so no need to drain the fruit at all. Lemon Blueberry Granola Bread. Hope this helps! The cake does not taste even a little bit eggy. Still turned out lovely! And two more questions for you (or her!). My mother loves fruitcake, but she doesn’t like the store bought version very much. To cut the sweetness and add amazing flavor, we’ll soak the … But yours looks amazing! It just the way you do. Hi Josh! As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I’ve used Bacardi, but brand doesn’t really matter, so long as you’re using the right kind. Either way, if it cooked through and everything else went well, it shouldn’t matter that much. OMG this is sooo beautiful! Flavor is just as good, if not better! I followed the recipe exactly. Are we using 5 eggs because of the alcohol content? This fruit cake recipe features their All-Clad Pro-Release Loaf Pan. How long will this last if I keep soaking it each week in the sherry? This fruit cake contains a ton of dried fruit. Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and leave a review. It was a nice cake and tasted really good, my dog twinks even liked it; but it wasn’t what I wanted. I don’t usually leave review or any comments but here i am. Jane Parker Classic Light Fruit Cake 48 ounce (3 Lbs.) also, i can’t really taste the difference between the dried cherries and the raisins– but i think it is probably because i used brandy, a grape product, instead of rum.  Thank you for any advice – I don’t want to mess it up!! Several people have asked how to put marzipan on top. This was my very fruit fruit cake, and i loved it! Just one question… With its two key ingredients--rum and butter--it ought to be a hit. I wish I could be more helpful! would it be okay if i soaked the fruits for 3-4 weeks?Â. I made this recipe two days ago and the results are already amazing! Yes!! I’ll ask my mom about the marzipan – we don’t really do that with these fruitcakes, but I’m sure its more than possible. You could definitely try that, the flavor will not be the same though and it won’t be quite as moist because the soaking step once it’s baked also adds even more moisture/flavor. This is on my next one to try. I hope it wasn’t too detrimental that I added towards the end, before the fruit, because I realized I hadn’t added them yet and couldn’t find mention of them in the steps!  And, cuz I’m an old English teacher, the plural of loaf is loaves. I’ve seen possibly with a fruit juice from other recipes but not any reviews from people doing this. Unfortunately nothing taste wise will be quite the same, but I think a fruit juice (apple juice) could be ok! Suggest pecans for nuts as they are sweet! 🙂 Thank you!! Aug 18, 2014 - Dotdash's brands help over 100 million users each month find answers, solve problems, and get inspired. Haaa! I’ve also added custom metric measurements to make it accessible to everyone. I put all the batter into a quite large, round cake pan (the kind where the bottom unsnaps from the sides). This cake is a rich, dark, moist fruit cake, very flavorful at Christmas. I am assuming you use a sweet sherry for this recipe? I know you have said two 8×4, but you have also said 9×5. Thanks a bunch!Â. I remember very well my mother storing her fruit cake in an old butter churn that belonged to my grandmother and great grandmother. Sweet, with real shredded coconut, raisins and sprinkled with fruit. 😂) but definitely go with fridge. 100 g White sugar. Please advise!😊, It adds wonderful flavor and adds moisture, but is not at all essential. !  Perhaps Bob’s Red Mill brand? We use a serrated knife to cut it into thin slices or cut regular slices in half. Add the lemon zest, orange zest, fresh orange juice, grated apple, slivered almonds, diced candied ginger, soaked dried fruit mixture (with any liquid if it hasn’t already been absorbed), and chocoate (if using).  If I had had THIS when I was a kid, life would have been VERY different. Hi, finally i tried your recipes, it’s my first time to bake this kind of cake and i love it… and i shared it with couple of my friends, got a very good review on it, Thank you.One of my request asked me if i can make it more moist, do you have any advise how to?I tried to soak the dried fruit around 24 hours, but after i bake the cake, i think the dried fruit need to soak longer, is it ok?Novrita – Jakarta (indonesia). Hope you like it :’). I am so excited to make this recipe!  or i need to drain the fruits? I prefer the flavor and taste of the sherry and triple sec, but you could absolutely use rum if that’s you preference! If it comes out clean, your cake is done! I wish I still had them! thank you for sharing such awesome recipe! 4.6 / 5. sur 204 avis. I can’t find any cheesecloth. I’ve made this cake countless times and many other people have, I have never once received feedback on it being dry. I recommend re-soaking the cheesecloth every week or so, or whenever it is dry. The cake also appears a lot lighter in colour than your photos. Hope this helps! It will still be extremely moist without the cheesecloth step, and I just don’t think fruit juice will benefit the cake (the alcohol does cut the sweetness; fruit juice won’t really add much to it). My mum said will give out as Christmas gift.Â, For dry fruit, since we got some dates and cranberries at home, I just bought some strawberry, kiwi, cherry, apricot and lime flavored aloe vera.  Mom keeps insisting I could not have been more wrong. So I am a little worried, if the cake will taste eggy with 5 eggs. Hope this helps! Le site est indépendant et ne bénéficie d'aucune affiliation avec Tefal. Also – I think rum could also definitely work if you prefer that flavor. Hope this clarifies thing and apologize for any confusion. Thanks.Â. If you are doing this, be sure to watch the bake time carefully and look for the signs that it is done baking, as it will most likely not take nearly as long. It worked perfectly! Cook Fruit Cake in the comfort of your home with BetterButter. Macaron. It is a wine with 20% alcohol. I live with 2 sober ppl so it would be hard to share the cake with them if it has an alcohol taste to it, also I myself detest the taste of liquor in food, notes are ok but the alcohol taste is too chemically. Nos membres peuvent partager en deux clics leurs recettes et les reposter sur tous les réseaus sociaux. The fruit won’t benefit from a soaking of that time, and would need to be refrigerated. Let’s see if I can make ours look even half as lovely as this one! Hi I have recently come across this beautiful fruit cake I too have never liked fruitcake but I’ve actually made too they are currently in a cool dry place sucking up all that boozy goodness I made them in Bundt pans and they’ve turned out beautiful thank you so much. Mixed Berry Parfaits. I’ve had it months later and it’s still delish! I am wondering about the ratio of eggs, five. Hi! If you recognize today’s dessert, you deserve a pat on the back! and eventually I gave up and figured it was enough. Has anyone tried for just a couple of weeks? Hello Courtney, This looks fantastic. It’s a dense cake that’s made of dried fruits, nuts and rum. Or am I out of luck?Â. I just picked a batch of wild apples and need to use the resulting apple sauce in whatever way I can. https://www.alicaspepperpot.com/black-cake-caribbean-rum-soaked-fruit-cake If it smells like triple sec and is a similar alcohol content, I would say sure? Woh! My mom has tweaked and perfected it over the years. My mom prefers sherry and has always used that, but I think its totally up to your own preference. Hi , can I soak the dried fruits in rum for ten days ? This is pretty similar to an English rich fruit cake, but with more bitterness added, which is surely a good thing. No, it is supposed to be stored in the fridge! This fruit cake recipe, which yields two standard loaf cakes, is all about the dried fruit. I’m a professionally trained chef. What substitute do you suggest for soaking the cheesecloth in if you don’t want to use alcoholÂ. They are also sold at various bakery shops, supermarkets, and local shops. Thanks in advance for the tips! and i’ve bookmarked this page so hopefully you will hear from me christmas-time on the results! Thanks for sharing world’s best fruitcake recipe. So thrilled to hear this Kim! Black Cake - Real Nice Guyana. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program. I would like to make mini loaves as well. I have not tested this variation though! Your recipe made my day. Saved from realniceguyana.com. As for soaking, I would STRONGLY recommend removing the paper towels and replacing it with a linen, the paper towel might disintegrate and this cake is sticky, so I’m worried paper towel residue might be left on the cake when you remove it. A normal loaf pan will usually make about 3 mini loaves – but it might vary recipe to recipe. This will not disappoint as it is unbelievably delicious. Every year when I make it though – I forget to add the nuts and ginger as they are listed in the ingredients, but not added in in the instructions. 😊. Pineapple could be great, but can be tricky to cut into small pieces, which is ideal.  got a question for you, the soaked fruits, am i adding the rum to the batter? This cake is awesome … I’ve made it three years in a row for my husbands birthday. It really is the best Fruitcake I’ve ever had! This recipe is a must have.Â. Absolutely fantastic fruitcake. 10 Affordable Everyday Food Photography Backgrounds, http://www.framedrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/DSC_7063_Cumin_Bread_4.jpg, http://dish.allrecipes.com/cake-pan-size-conversions/, 1 and 1/4 cups (200 grams) golden raisins, 2 cups (320 grams) mixed unsweetened dried fruit, chopped, 1 cup (160 grams) dried unsweetened black figs, chopped, 1 cup (160 grams) dried unsweetened tart cherries, chopped, 3/4 cup (120 grams) dried unsweetened prunes, chopped, 1 and 1/2 cups (180 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour, 1 stick (4 ounces; 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup (160 grams) packed light brown sugar, 1/2 cup (120 mL) freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, and coarsely grated, 3/4 cup (90 grams) slivered almonds (or chopped pecans or walnuts), 3 tablespoons (36 grams) finely diced crystallized ginger, optional add-in: 2/3 cup (100 grams) chopped bittersweet chocolate or dark chocolate chips, 2 large pieces of unbleached cheesecloth, for wrapping. This looks and sounds amazing (and your photos are gorgeous!). Best tasting  fruitcake! I couldn’t find the metric conversion or by weight recipe. Because it is. I’ll have to tell my mom! sadacie. Preheat oven to 350F and spray a baking pan with non-stick spray or rub butter onto it. Kudos to your mother and you for sharing with us.. Kim & Christopher 🥮💕👌🥰. Ahh boy.. Just make sure you don’t have too much! I cooked it for 1 hour 50 minutes at 130 degrees celsius (since we work in celsius in the UK–and 300 converts to 150 C, but then minus another 20 degrees C because my oven is fan-assisted, as are most British ovens these days–fan-assisted meaning convection). I never get tired of baking. Hi Peggy! I also added twice as much slivered almonds and same amount ( if not more) of chopped pecans. Plan to make more in a week or two! I’ll try adding some more nuts to the normal glaze.Â, I made the cakes and they are soaking in Triple sec now. This looks really delicious and cute, i cant wait to make one on my own. All of your substitution ideas sound really good, but unless you REALLY went tropical (different booze, coconut, etc) I don’t know if that would be the flavor you’d overwhelmingly taste when you bite into this cake either way. Fruitcake Ring in a Collectible Decorative Holiday Tin 4.7 out of 5 stars 38 #48. Cheese cake (gâteau au fromage blanc) inratable . THANK you.Â, Yay! Please help me understand. Thank you so much Barbara! To remedy, can I put them back in the oven for 5 mins. Unfortunately, I haven’t tried to make this recipe in 3×6 loaf pans, so I really don’t have any explicit baking instructions that I can offer. Thank you very much. Nuts won’t benefit from soaking, if anything it could make the texture worse. Thank you for bringing this to my attention – this recipe was created as part of a brand partnership and I was not aware the links were not working anymore. Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... 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