Sharon's Jamaican Fruit Cake

Sharon's Jamaican Fruit Cake
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs 30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 50 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    325

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of the Caribbean with this exceptional Jamaican Fruit Cake. A symphony of dark rum, rich molasses, and exotic spices intertwine with plump, macerated fruits, creating a cake that is both decadent and deeply satisfying. Perfect for festive occasions or any moment that calls for a touch of indulgence.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    93 g
  • Cholesterol
    61 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    4 g
  • Saturated Fat
    15 g
  • Sodium
    284 mg
  • Fat
    24 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the rum, lime juice, almond extract, vanilla extract, and lime zest. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Gently fold in the chopped dried fruits, red wine, and molasses until evenly distributed. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and salt. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 80-90 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. (90 minutes)

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Recipe View Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

For an even deeper flavor, soak the dried fruits in the rum and wine for at least 24 hours, or even up to a week, before baking.
Line the cake pans with parchment paper for easy removal.
To prevent the edges from browning too quickly, cover the cakes loosely with foil during the last 20-30 minutes of baking.
This cake improves with age! Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a cool, dark place for up to several weeks. The flavors will meld and intensify over time.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 108 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Kiara Hillssimonis

    This cake is incredible! The flavors are so complex and rich. I soaked the fruit for a week and it made a huge difference.

  • Annamae Bins

    My family devoured this cake! It's definitely a new holiday tradition.

  • Olin Bergstrom

    I added a little orange zest for extra flavor and it was amazing!

  • Modesto Weimann

    I was a little intimidated by the long baking time, but it was totally worth it. The cake is so moist and delicious.

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