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The black cake was once referred to as the British Plum Pudding or Christmas Figgy Pudding but with the inclusion of Barbados’ rum and the substitution of some ingredients to a more Caribbean nature, it has now been transformed to a truly memorable product known as a Bajan Black Cake.
I make my Black cake similar to the way you do. However, for a 1 pound cake, it is: 1lb each of Raisons, Currants, Prunes & 1/2 lb Cherries, 1lb Flour, Sugar & Butter, and 12 eggs.
Black Cake (Caribbean Rum Soaked Fruit Cake) Yield: 2-3 cakes 8 or 9in pans Cook Time: 1 hour30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour30 minutes This beloved rum soaked fruit cake is rich, perfectly spiced, and decadent.
Traditionally, Bajan Pound Cake, also referred to as Plain Cake, was a staple in Barbadian households. Every Bajan has fond memories of their grandmothers and mothers in the kitchen preparing this cake, especially around festive times such as Christmas.
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