Caribbean Black Cake
This rich and deeply flavored Caribbean black cake is a traditional dessert often served during holidays and special occasions. Dried fruits are soaked in rum and wine for an extended period, creating a moist and intensely aromatic cake with a dark, complex profile.
Forkin eredeti receptje
- Teljes idő
- 1 nap 3 ó
- Adag
- 12
- Nehézség
- Nehéz
- Adagonként
- 570 kcal
Allergéninformáció: a következőket tartalmazhatja: tojás, glutén, tej és szulfitok. Allergia esetén mindig ellenőrizd a hozzávalók csomagolását.
Előkészítés
Hozzávalók
fruit soak
- 250 gdried prune, pitted
- 250 graisin
- 250 gcurrant
- 120 mlbrandy
- 120 mldark rum
- 120 mlred wine
Hozzávalók
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 2 tk.baking powder
- 1 tk.nutmeg, grated
- 1 tk.cinnamon, ground
- 0,5 tk.clove, ground
- 225 gunsalted butter, softened
- 200 gdark brown sugar
- 4 dblarge egg
- 1 tk.vanilla extract
- 2 ek.browning sauce
for feeding
- 60 mldark rum
Eszközök
large jar · 9-inch round cake pan · food processor · wire rack · parchment paper · electric mixer · mixing bowls · whisk
Elkészítés
Lépésről lépésre
- 1
Combine the dried prunes, raisins, and currants in a large, clean jar or airtight container.
Körülbelül 5 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Ensure the container is large enough to hold all the fruit and liquid.
- 2
Pour the brandy, dark rum, and red wine over the dried fruits, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- 3
Seal the container and let the fruits soak for at least 24 hours, or up to several weeks, in a cool, dark place.
Körülbelül 1 nap
A szakács megjegyzése: The longer the fruits soak, the more flavorful and moist your cake will be.
- 4
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Körülbelül 10 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.
- 5
Drain the soaked fruits, reserving the liquid, and then finely chop them using a food processor or by hand.
Körülbelül 10 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Do not discard the soaking liquid; it will be used later.
- 6
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, grated nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and ground clove.
Körülbelül 2 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Sifting the dry ingredients ensures a lump-free batter.
- 7
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Körülbelül 5 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Use room temperature butter for best results.
- 8
Beat in the large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Körülbelül 3 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 9
Stir in the vanilla extract and browning sauce until well combined.
Körülbelül 1 p
A szakács megjegyzése: The browning sauce gives the cake its characteristic dark color.
- 10
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Körülbelül 2 p
A szakács megjegyzése: Do not overmix the batter; mix until no streaks of flour remain.
- 11
Fold in the chopped soaked fruits until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Körülbelül 2 p
- 12
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Körülbelül 1 p
- 13
Bake for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Körülbelül 3 ó
A szakács megjegyzése: If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
- 14
Remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour the dark rum evenly over the hot cake.
A szakács megjegyzése: The cake will absorb the rum as it cools, adding moisture and flavor.
- 15
Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before inverting and removing it.
Körülbelül 1 ó
Adagonként
Tápérték
- Kalória
- 569,6kcal
- Fehérje
- 6,8g
- Szénhidrát
- 84,5g
- Zsír
- 17,6g
- Rost
- 3,4g
- Cukor
- 53,5g
A receptben szereplő hozzávalók mennyisége alapján becsülve. Az értékek márkák és helyettesítések szerint eltérhetnek.
Őrizd meg frissen
Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature.
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