I let the cakes sit for at least two months before starting to slice and serve. About to start my cake in a few minutes and am using this recipe. I got a bit overzealous a few months ago and soaked a whole batch of fruit (more that 1lb of each). After you’ve added and worked in all the eggs, it’s time to add the vanilla, bitters, mixed essence and lime zest and give it a good mix. Thnks from the resident Bajan. You can also find an egg substitute that`s called Energy egg replacer or substitute. Sorry Shirley, but I had to laugh. Sometimes they try to cater to the islanders. In the video below I explain this. You’re wrong with the browning 1tsp or tbsp is not enough Iunderstand it is not like what you would make for stew chicken but you’ll be getting a brown cake with your mesurement.look at your batter when pouring in the browning the darker the better but dont exceed the color bc you’ll get a bitter cake.& in my opinion fruit cake the ones I know my granny made you dont want to puree your fruits it leaves the cake like trini bread pudding a little care in preping fruits is essential chop with a processor or hand but not puree . It’s a great recipe. Will try this recipe this year for a Christmas. Nice! So I normally add an extra 1/2 pound of cherry just rough chopped when making d cake and i must admit it hits the spot with a glass ah spiked sorrel! Set my old style oven to 300F; 250F in my oven is for keeping food warm. I'm going to try to post a photo on Facebook, Terri. Will let you know how it turns out. Thank you again. 250 on my oven is setting for warming, so 275 for 2.5hrs worked perfectly. I will be making a black cake for my sons wedding. But I have a question. My fruits have been soaking from early December and this week I am going to do a test run using your recipe. 1t baking powder P.J. Start pouring rum or brandy on each until the cakes are nearly saturated. Can I substitute molasses for browning? I just wanted to say I appreciate your cake recipe and it is a Great step by step guide to making a Rum Cake etc. My Military family love Blk cake the best. I tried making it from another recipe but did not like the finished result. A Non Traditional Caribbean Christmas Rum/Fruit …. I must also warn you that if you were to open this bottle during the ‘soaking’ period, you’ll be tempted by the lovely aroma.. to grab a spoon and eat some. I used 74 (brand) Port for MORE richness to soak my fruits, a bit of XM and a dash of Grand Marnier soaked all the above fruits for 3 months in glass jars. (delicious easy-to-follow recipes directly to your inbox). Chat soon… P.J. Thanks Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love fruit cake, but i wanted it to be extra special. CARIBBEAN BLACK CAKE AKA CARIBBEAN RUM FRUIT CAKE AKA CARIBBEAN FRUIT CAKE RECIPE. This is just my preference. Am a lover of black cake. As we got older, this job became ours (I still have a love for prunes as I’m sure my mom’s recipe had about 1/4 lb less prunes than what she started off with)… if only I could convince our daughters to help me! I have been asking this question to many people but have gotten no answer, so now I ask you. Should I have put in extra flour? Your methodology looks like my Mum’s and so I feel super confident. I have been marinating my fruits since October….getting excited to make this for the first time in my life and share with my family and friends. Normally i veer from the traditional Trini way of making fruitcake, I must admit i have ah sweet mouth. Dec 2, 2014 - Learn how to prepare the dried fruits soaked in rum for traditional Caribbean black rum cake. Currently have new batch of fruits soaking. Will make this at Christmas this year and the New year which is my birthday. You as they say are a master and I am learning from the “BEST”. I intend to set up one soon for next Christmas. Your new Bahan food groupie. doesn’t the membrane from the eggs make the baking/cooking smell fresh? I know my bro n sis in NY who’s about to receive theirs by mail soon will enjoy it too. I hope someone has an answer for me. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Makes 1-2 cakes (depending on whether you like it thick or … Love your work please keep up the great work. May God be with you and your family and please have a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year…2013. The longer the fruit sits in the alcohol, the better it tastes; minimum 2 weeks, maximum 3 months. I used a glass bottle. dark rum 2 cups (try to get a spiced rum) I made this cake today and the directions were very clear and easy to follow. For you cake,I need to convert to UK measurements and fan oven settings.Help Please. BLACK CAKE RECIPE AKA . . Thanks again. I never measure the fruit, I just use what I like in any amount. I promise you this is way better than my other recipe and yes this recipe can be doubled. Im also master roti maker thanks to you. Thanks again as always for your carribean passion cooking. I know RumGal, I guess I followed the recipe to the letter ! O.k maybe a little more pouring than brushing. Jan 4, 2015 - Considering the cake can take months to prepare, hours to bake, and is full of fancy fruit (in the Caribbean dried raisins and cherries are much harder to come by than, say, a banana) , Black Cake is a sign of real love. I really prefer the fruits pureed, for I hate to feel chunks of fruit still laying around in my mouth after I’ve finished swallowing the cake. 1 # flour I found a recipe for a traditional english christmas cake which I use, soaking the fruit in RUM for about 6 months before baking the cake. 1/8 teaspoon allspice Thank you for the recipe how to prepare mix fruits. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Additionally, I used a dark spiced rum which complimented the overall bouquet I was looking for. Different from the St lucia cake but equally as tasty. I bottle sherry, almost half a bottle dark rum, and a bottle of brandy. I had a lot of fruit and also 3 bottles of booze for mine. 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (freshly grated if possible) For the actual cake I add peanut butter, veg. Trini to d bone! following your recipe of course:). Usually whole though as sometimes I make a fruit cake, not a black cake at various time of the year. This is going to be our yearly black cake recipe. Oh my Chris, I followed your recipe to the T…so they r in the oven baking and Voila..can’t wait to eat me some Black cake!! Tastes amazing. I don’t have support staff, so with 200+ questions/emails/instant messages.. We’ll start by giving the prunes a rough chop to make it easier for the food processor and it also allows us to verify that each prune is truly seedless. She learned how to cook, growing up in TnT and is a boss in the kitchen. Hi Chris, I have been asking everyone for the recipe for Black Cake, and everybody says that someone is baking one for them……well I am sure to try your method and will tell you how it came out. Delia…. At home, my wife and mother are really cooking up a storm. Thank you Chris for your delicious recipes. I could not find my Dad recipe., he called and I noticed that my Dad recipe and yours was very similar. Do you bake all three pans at the same time? Ummm also loved the Cake and will make this year round . The cake came out great and it was tasty. Hopefully this will last longer lol. That’s why there is lime zest in the recipe, To correct myself i meant i am soaking 4 pounds of each fruit, Hi chris in the basic recipe its a pound of everything right..so how come you used more than two cups of fruits ?I am just trying to figure out the ratios because i am soaking pouds of each fruits together so i wanted to know if two cups of the final fruits mixture would be correct…thanks, To correct myself i meant i am soaking 4 pounds of each fruit together. what can I substitute for rum, cherry brandy so I can make a non-alcholic black fruit cake ? This explains why most people go though this step as soon as they use the preserved fruits and allow the new batch to marinate for a full year. The next step is basically to put everything into the food processor and to add about a cup or two of the rum/sherry into it and puree to help the processor. thanks. 1 tablespoon browning (see note below) thanks and have a great Christmas. How much flour, baking power, essence ect should I put. Inverted the cake and brushed other side as well. Thanks for the recipe. Who said you can’t have Christmas in June because my house sure smelled like it . I’ll be ‘brushing’ the rum on in a while. This black cake recipe is one which takes me back to my childhood in Trinidad and Tobago as we all (brothers and sisters) assisted my mom in making these the night before Christmas. best Black cake and sponge cake ever. This is so great, can’t tell you enough how glad I am with this recipee. Am going to give you a feed back on the completed, baked and tasted product. Then I use half the mixture with —, 1 # creamed butter Your email address will not be published. Your email address will not be published. just a question when you store your mix have you considered using mason jars?…with the mason jars you sort of “lock” in the flavors but with added safety…. Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a232adcbe66a21221b5cddfb7acfa043" );document.getElementById("jd12ba9202").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 1 teaspoon lime zest (grated) Could you help me out with one thing. prunes 1 lb (pitted) Hi Natasha You can source this at any West Indian grocery store or you can make  your own if you prefer. I think with a fan oven, as mine, the baking time may be less as the heat is curculated evenly and may be half hour less. Also, buy two lemons (firm), wash and dry them. will let you know how my cake turns out, Its wonderful to see Trinidad black cake taking a big stand for the best cake for christmas….We are from Madeira island originally ,,but I was only five years old,,when my family moved to Trinidad to make it our new home ,,,and that we did,,and loved every minute of it..My aunt (my mother’s sister was a wiz in the kitchen,,and she saw how the black cake was produced,,and in those days there were no fancy mixers,,the hand was the mixer and we all joined in…I don’t think any one enjoys Christmas as we did…..they were the best………..thank you Querino xx. Wish me luck!!!! We’ll now start adding the dry ingredients to the wet batter, but do so in 1/3 amounts (so three times). preying it works!!! How do I increase the recipe? I want to make this waaaaaay before christmas so i can try it out on fam/friends. Give it a good stir to make sure the fruit absorbs all the liquor goodness and get ready to place it all into a container which can be sealed. I now had the ‘wet’ batter completely mixed. Dec 20, 2019 - Christmas season is really in full swing now and all I could think of is sponge cake. My question is, will adding too much browning change the taste of the cake? They came out wonderful. Have a good holiday with your family and friends. I seem to recall my Mum use to soak the raisins in rum for a couple weeks before – and HER cake was to die for!! Thanks. Refreshing Portugal (citrus) Prosecco Sorbet. If you cannot get the lemon peel, you could use some freshly grated orange zest. This makes a great fruit cake. So I am making another one today. The test batch I made was quite good. God bless you and your family always. the fruit or the brandy? Thank you a million. Hi Terri, "And she used a special finishing technique Mom had – moist, delicious and infused with a rum, sherry and port"…can you share the technique? Comment document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a5384d4a5a98295e58a1263e0f5e463b" );document.getElementById("a2081747cc").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thank you. Oye! Nov 2, 2019 - Lentil Peas Soup Recipe Type: Soups Cuisine: Caribbean Author: Felix (Simply Trini Cooking) Ingredients 1/2 cup dried lentil peas 3 cups water (to boil the lentil peas) 1 1/2 cups pumpkin, chopped 1/2 lg. Hello Chris, I have always wanted to take a Trini black cake recipe and bake it in muffin tins. wooooohooo THANKS CHRIS!! It’s June now and it’s her birthday she ask me to make it for her. I am about to try this cake. Just a small tip , add a pan of water in the oven under the cake for a really moist cake . I baked mine on the middle shelf of my oven if you’re wondering and it was completely baked after 2.5 hours. I'm going to try a sample batch tonight but half the recipe. ( about 3 teaspoons), I’m having hard time finding lemon peel and mixed essence in the carribean stores in west palm beach any suggestions, Keva, you could try the Caribbean restaurants. LOL With all the liquor, these cakes will last for a long long time and improve with age. Happy new year to you and your family. I reside in the uk and just wanted to know what size cup i should use in your recipes as i notice you do not use ounces or kg in your recipes. Thanks for sharing. Is it suppose to be refrigerated? Since your oven will differ from mine, I suggest you give the cake the toothpick test after the 2.5 hrs to see if it’s fully baked. Back in the old days I remember it was my dads job to do this with a large spoon. How many ounces does the measurement cup take as I would like to follow this recipe. Continued blessings on your head. https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/trinidad-black-cake/14387 I choose this recipe over others because of the ingredients. In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016. Hope it turns out well. 10 eggs The season is near upon us again. . Cheers .. HI Chris love this black cake i am going to make this for my birthday next month you have an enjoyable one all the blessings from above, hi is there a eggless black recipe we dont use eggs an i find it difficult to bake cakes. My mum and brother both swear that it tastes just like the black cake and a friend of mine from Guyana said the same when I gave her some last Christmas. It’s always appreciated. May 21, 2020 - Learn how to make Trinidad style coconut sugar cake with simple step by step instructions from cookbook author Chris De La Rosa. 4. lemon peel 1/4 lb. The consistency is totally up to you. We’ll start off by creaming the butter and sugar until you have a fluffy and smooth consistency. Hi Chris I first had black cake on a visit to St Lucia ten years ago, from there we went on to St Vincent where my wife is from and sampled the black cake her family make . He had to adjust  the mill the right coarseness for the consistency of the final fruit mixture to be perfect, or my mom would have an ear-full for him. for the cherry brandy he uses sherry here and ive seen people say the use other strong fruit wines or like port or something. Awesome recipes. Pour in enough batter to 2/3  up the pan and place in a preheated 250 F oven for 2.5 hours. 1 cup brown sugar dash of angostura bitters (optional) and a pinch of salt. For these cakes what icing should I use if using for a wedding.. Hello Chris, I keep a (very large) bottle of fruit going all the time. My granmother loves this cake, I'm gonna definately try this for christmas….. I will be trying out this version of black cake. Hi Chris, Yuh fruit cake recipe sounds like de real ting. You’ll have enough batter here for 2 round pans (10-12 inches) or as in my case I used 3 disposable rectangle pans. I’ve used your recipe/method for black cake last year and my cakes came out better than previous yrs. Do you ever answer any question posted? Give that a good mix and I would even suggest sifting to really have it mix evenly. I then bake cake the bain marie way. Trust meh! Turned out great. Of course, I want to make a black/ fruit cake with this recipe. sorry to make this email so long, but i need to have all my ducks in a row b/4 i start.. Article from caribbeanpot.com How To Make Caribbean Black Cake Part 1. 1t cinnamon my granddaughter and daughter love black cake I have a jar filled with fruits every time I make cake I add some more fruits to the jar its like a chain letter keep it going I remember the days of using the salt butter and putting it to soak for days keep changing the water. thanks for the info .infact that will be the first fruit cake i will be making ,but reading your method word by word i think i am ready t, Was looking for a Black Cake recipe to try. I just made my cake. By now you’ll start getting that wonderful scent of cake batter, spiced by the wonderful soaked fruits. Hi Chris….just want to thank you for another really great recipe. Note: The browning required to give the cake the dark rich color and Caribbean flavor is not your typical gravy browning. Or would you suggest that I only make the whole recipe? here, asking how was your cake. Oct 2, 2012 - Learn how to prepare the dried fruits soaked in rum for traditional Caribbean black rum cake. This is what I found worked for my mother and aunt. It's never to early to start soaking your fruits in preparation for making your fruit cake for Christmas. I know you mention in your YouTube video that you cannot judge other peoples ovens but after reviewing other websites, everyone else suggests 300 degrees F. I think you really under estimated the suggested temperature. Not only did I grease then, I also lined them with parchment paper to avoid any issues when they were done baking (to remove them). I top up with any left over wine from dinners etc and the occasional cup of rum through out the year as it does evaporate slowly over time. * Make sure the eggs are room temperature and the butter is soft. He was from Jamaica but lived on St Thomas. However, I have a few questions…1 tablespoon of browning had the cake a bit light in colour so i added another tablespoon. I don’t think he cared much as he would sample the rum and cherry brandy during the process for that mellow state of mind. All the islands indulge in some form and the name can vary: Jamaican rum cake, Trinidad black cake, Barbados rum cake. The perfect Caribbean Christmas cake. do you think if i soak the fruit for a month it will be ok, as apposed to a year? Was not here for the Christmas and am having family and friends over on Sunday. 1 teaspoon mixed essence That is something I can never judge, the size of the pan to how much of the mixture should go in one pan. How To Make Caribbean Black Cake - Preparing The Preserved Fruits.. Thanks! Dec 5, 2018 - Feel free to vary amounts and types of dried fruits and spices depending on availability and your preference. Brushed with the Sherry, had no more rum, drank the rest during the year. Will let you know how it turns. (disgusting) Alchohol over the cake will certainly keep it moist and mellow,opposed to being pudding like….. 1/2 a nutmeg grated If I make only half the cake batter recipe, will I loose anything in the transition? I love it and now that I am followeing your recipe I know I will do a good job. Season greetings to you and yours and best wishes for the coming year. I would love to try this however I dont drink alcohol is there a way to substitute the alcohol? Mine was soaking from January. After you remove the cakes from the oven allow it to cool for a bit, then you can brush a mixture of rum and sherry over it and allow it to soak through the cake. How long would you bake if you did one at a time? 3.. Is there a reason why the cakes go flat after i take them out. 2 cups allpurpose flour. I learnt this from my busy town cousin, who had no time to soak fruits and needed to add some more to already year soaked ones. Hi Chris- I am from Barbados and every year we make black cake for christmas. I took your exact directions in how to make it and it was a blast my Wife enjoyed it she even shared with family in how great it tasted. Thanks. In part one of this black cake making recipe we focused on preparing the aromatic fruits we’ll be using to give the cake it truly unique Caribbean flavor. See what you meant about brushing with more alcohol after baking. Black cake is one of those desserts you’ll find in just about every Caribbean home during the Christmas holidays and as we’ve discussed in part 1, just about everyone does things a bit different. This is how my mommy would make around beginning of Nov. We would have it for Thanksgiving! 250C is almost 500 degrees! Im waiting for mine now!! They aren’t so far off from Cherry Wine/Brandy. Great video Chris, very informative, I know that recipe works!! Thank you for sharing this recipe. I got the pans in the dollar store and I like the fact that they came with lids, so I could easily seal them when they were cooled. please boss), so in a large bowl I put the sugar and butter and using my handy hand mixer I went to work. In some cases I know people who do  this step as soon as the use the fruits and have it soak for a full year until it’s Christmas time again. Enjoy. This one looks good and only one person says it came out good. They are ground in the food processor with 1 1/2 bottles total of dark rum and brandy. Required fields are marked *. HAPPY HOLIDAYS, Hey Chris, I am following your receipe this year 2012 and making Black Cake for Christmas!! Hello 4-5 cups dried fruits (puree/soaked) cool corner of your kitchen for a few days, then the fridge. Already soaked the friuts as you suggested in Part 1, can't wait to bake it I am sure it will taste yummy . I am so dyeing to make this recipe. shortening and chopped almonds/walnuts. 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