I may feed it with some alcohol too, but may not. Coconut Cake - $350.00 Triple layer cake with freshly grated coconut covered with a vanilla frosting and garnished with toasted coconut shavings Frangipane Tart - $300.00 An 11” tart made with an almond filling in a sweet pastry tart shell, topped with mixed fruit Fruit Cake - $355.00 German Chocolate Cake* - … We have been trying to recall from memory but feel that we are still missing something. Stir well until everything is fully combined. In this recipe however I’ll be using grape juice instead of alcohol and no browning. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar with … – Must the mixture be kept for one week? Pour in milk a little at a time, then add the dried fruits, nutmeg, lime zest, rum,  almond flavor and vanilla extract. Can be used as a celebration cake as it can still be iced. Fantastic fruit cake recipe.. definitely a Keeper! 2-3 Tablespoons dark rum optional It’s hard to get high quality glacé fruits so I substituted with mostly dried fruits. We found that the Fruit/Port/Rum soaked mixture was about 2-3 times more than gets used in the (2) 8″ Cake recipe, so you can easily follow the amounts called for in the macerated fruit, and have enough for making double the cake recipe (4 cakes). Light Fruit Cake: 3/4 cup (120 grams) candied mixed peel. You can omit the rum altogether if you prefer. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl. Cream together the butter and sugar at a high speed in a stand mixer until it’s fluffy and starting to look white, about 5- 7 minutes. You can leave it outside for about a day or two. It's never to early to start soaking your fruits in preparation for making your fruit cake for Christmas. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. - Like my Facebook page: 58 % 48g Carbs. You can adjust the ratio/measurements of fruits used to your liking. Most times, alcohol is added and browning as well to create a black cake or black fruit cake. However, you can add about 1/3 cup sourcream to the mixture , after you cream the butter and sugar . This cake is soaked in Brandy and other spirits after it's done baking and while still hot to give it that delicious moist texture. Serving Size : 1 serving. Because the Hawaiian fruit mixed i bought is dried but not that hard. You can also use Malta instead of the juice and/or alcohol. 6 Large eggs Prep time: 15 Min Cook time: 2 H & 30 M Total time: 2 H & 45 M. Log Food. Although this isn’t as boozed-up like the usual fruit cakes, this tasty cake has a great texture for soaking up rum, syrup, and sauces, and it does not get soggy when mixed with the aforementioned ingredients. Submit your question or recipe review here. YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/JennaGTheHijabiTT It is one of my favorites. Cream together the butter and sugar at a high speed in a stand mixer until it’s fluffy and starting to look white, about 5- 7 minutes. Bake at 275 degrees for approx 1hr and 15 mins or until properly baked through. Pour batter into a greased and floured bundt or 10-inch cake pan. As for the cake, the longer it sits there, the better it tastes! Thank you thank you!!! Do you mean the weight of the cooked cake in pounds? View jennagthehijabitt’s profile on Facebook, View jennagthehijabitt’s profile on Instagram, View JennaGTheHijabiTT’s profile on YouTube, Follow JENNA G THE HIJABI TT on WordPress.com. The bake time will vary depending on the type of oven, the baking pan etc. 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar I want to try baking the cake, Not sure if i bought the right fruit mixed. I used candied lemon peels, dried chopped apricots, dried montmorency and bing cherries soaked in cognac. Can u also use the batter for cupcakes? I tried the recipe and loved it except it was dry. I remember as a teenager, whenever I was making a cake without a mixer, I would cream the butter and sugar until I thought my hands would fall off – it was like running 5 miles. 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Bake at 325 F until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 50–60minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. My Grandma's recipe with a twist, I add a good glug of Baily's Irish cream (at least 1 tablespoon, added to the eggs), very Moorish. Sift flour and baking powder together 4 times 6. Keep up the good work! Add the flour mixture, stir to combine. Allow the cake to bake for one hour before gently opening the door to check on it. The tradition of black cake during Christmas and New Year’s Eve in Trinidad comes from the British plum puddings or fruitcakes that can be dated back as far as the 19 th century. 13 / 67g left. Beat until eggs are well incorporated. Hi Staci There is no cherries in the ingredients How much do I use, hi where can you buy the candied mixed fruits, chopped cherries etc. Or also add dried chopped apricots, and/or chopped nuts. In a bow cream butter/margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. You can check it using a toothpick to determine if you need to continue baking it. What is the quantity of the cake if I measure it in pounds? And if i find it might be expensive, can I do it without them? But remember though, it depends on how you like your fruit cake… if you like to less cake like feel free to add the cherries and other fruits in addition to the measurements I used. Sift together flour and baking powder. Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/325°F. (48g) almond flour (may replace with flour), chopped mixed dried fruits, candied peel, cherries. as required 5. THANKS. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating the mixture well between each one and adding a tablespoon of the flour with the last egg to prevent the batter from curdling. You bought the right fruit, it is not suppose to be hard as candy. - Follow me on Instagram: Add in flour, in three … How much of the fruit mixture do I need to add? ( Log Out /  Each recipe has been reviewed and shared over 20,000 times! This fruit cake takes approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes to bake to perfection. Given the long baking time, to avoid the sides of the cake from over baking and to dry out, you must wrap the sides of the cake tin with a double layer of brown paper or baking strips. – Since rum is one of the recipes, are the kids allowed to eat it too? It has a delicious and festive blend of flavors that's perfect for this time of the year! What can I use in place of rum…I won’t be adding it because of the kids. 2-3 tablespoons lime zest ( Log Out /  Grease and line the cake tin (pan) with baking parchment. I hear you Marilyn! Hi Imma, my cake turned out really good but a little dry, what can I add so it wont be so dry next time I make it. Sprinkle with powder sugar, if desired. Happy Holidays! Thank you. did not see it in walmart. Do let me know how this works out for you. Fold in 1/3 of the flour and 1/3 fruit/Juice mixture. Sodium 2,126g. Yes, the kids are allowed to eat it. Then it’s studded with raisins and other dried fruit mixes. Thank you, too , for trying it out. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Though this cake has rum in it, it’s not the same with the old-fashioned fruit cake though which is constantly brushed with alcohol to preserve the cake for ages. Cream together the butter and sugar at a high speed in a stand mixer until it’s fluffy and starting to look white, about 5- 7 minutes. This is my absolute favorite cake for the Christmas holidays. 3 cups all purpose flour We have divided it into three sections – the early preparation, caramelizing sugar, which can be done the day before, and the day of cooking. Cream butter and sugar until light & fluffy 3. I’ll try adding sour cream too. Add the fruit mixture, stir to combine. Yes all the fruit mixture goes in. Everyday Fruit Cake. You didn’t mention when to put the almond flavour. In this recipe however I’ll be using grape juice instead of alcohol and no browning. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. It's much more fun together. The Trinidad Rum Cake is no American fruit cake. I’m going to make this and am wondering if i could make them as cupcakes? I make it all the time with raisins only. Fruit cake is one of the main desserts that is popular during the Christmas season in Trinidad. 1 cup chopped mixed dried fruit candied peel, cherries Let me know how everything works out! This fruit cake recipe is basically a Madeira cake – firm yet light and buttery cake usually eaten with tea for breakfast or afternoon snacks in Britain. This definitely helps. ( Log Out /  I made a Christmas one and had enough for a little doll sized one so I could try it. vanilla 1/4 c raisins 1/4 cup cherries 1/4 tsp nutmeg pinch of salt 1/4 c mixed peel 1/4 cup currants 1/4 c dark raisins 1 tsp cinnamon 3 tsp baking powder Every baker always has a must-bake list on Christmas Day. ¼ teaspoon salt Did you make this recipe? Is the fruit mixed supposed to be hard like candy? I am definitely trying this fruit cake this weekend. View all posts by Jenna G The Hijabi TT. - SUBSCRIBE to my: But I always prefer the one with less fruit like this Light Fruit Cake. The elements of this fruit cake from Trinidad are prepared on separate days. Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/325°F. =). Add eggs one at a time beating well after each one 4. Here is the older recipe. You are my go to when looking for a recipe. Thank you so much Imma. Thanks very much for this wonderful recipe. Tag me on Instagram. Using cup is confusing Pls. Thank you it is a wonderful recipe. It works out great all the time . Famous for its uniquely dense texture, dark color, rich and robust taste. * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. No festive season is complete without fruit cake. As you see, it’s kinda on the denser side, unlike a traditional fruit cake that’s heavier with more booze in the mix. Serve with tea and/or whipped cream. Christmas is not complete in Trinidad or the Caribbean without a Black Fruit Cake. I haven’t made this cake yet, but definitely want to make it for Christmas this year instead of black cake. Stir lime peel and caramelised sugar into the fruit mixture. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Light Fruit Cake-  rich, luscious Madeira cake that's light, fluffy and moist with a wonderful buttery taste studded with dried mixed fruits. You can also adjust the amount of spice used. I often make an Everyday Fruit Cake to take with us when we go on holiday because it travels well and keeps for a week. I also threw in a 1/2 cup chopped cashew nuts. Yes Swiss meringue buttercream would do just fine. I'd love for you to join me as I share my food and travel adventures. Fruit cake is more on the dry side . A lighter version of a rich dark fruit cake, ideal if you prefer lighter texture. Add flavourings – essence etc. Hie. ⅓ cup milk. Just go with raisins. But, I had to achieve the fluffiness by all means. Adjust flavoring with what you have on hand. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Soak the fruit in lukewarm water for about 2 hours. 174 / 2,300g left. www.instagram.com/jennagthehijabitt But our version for today is lighter than that and much easier to make! To stay updated be sure to: I added the sour cream for increased moisture as you suggested in your comments and the dried fruits I used were raisins, apricots, cherries and cranberries. Website: I usually tightly wrap and freeze until ready to be served. Set aside. Delicious and will keep well I think. Fat 54g. This cake brings myself, family and friends holiday cheer. Nobody eats it . Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Thanks for sharing your great recipes! Thanks! This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. I already updated the measurements. Thanks, Thank you. I love hearing how it turned out! The longer the fruit sits in the alcohol, the better it tastes; minimum 2 weeks, maximum 3 months. I usually tightly wrap and freeze until ready to be served. Here is an unconventional non traditional fruit cake. Do you think that a swiss meringue buttercream would work with this cake? It looks great! Below are the ingredients you’ll need to make this holiday cake: To make this cake you have to cream the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy to achieve a good structure. 6 % 5g Protein. Pour in milk a little at a time, then add the dried fruits, nutmeg, lime zest, rum,  almond flavor, and vanilla extract. Agree? 1.Grease and flour 1 large cake pan or two small ones 2. Transfer to a wire rack. www.facebook.com/jennagthehijabitt Cholesterol 213g. My questions are: Thank you for sharing! You can leave this cake outside for about a day or two. 36 % 13g Fat. In your kitchen. 369 / 2,000 cal left. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C). Calorie Goal 1,631 cal. Thanks. Cooking is my passion but I also enjoy dining at restaurants and exploring various food places seeking new food experiences with my favorite side kick... my hubby. Cooking up Exquisite African, Caribbean & Southern flavors with a flavorful twist You can too! To those who aren’t familiar yet with this popular holiday treat, a fruit cake is a cake made with candied or dried fruits and spices, usually soaked in spirits like this. Place a pan of water in oven. This cake hit the spot. Combine cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder and almonds and flour. If you try this let me know what you think. 369 Cal. It also freezes well and a good cake to ice. I'm Imma! Foodies and Travel Lovers welcome to my world 1. Should i still soak it for two hours? Just tried the Caribbean Rice and Beans and the Slow Cooker Stewed Chicken. https://www.landolakes.com/recipe/16899/buttery-light-fruitcake I was in the mood for something other than black cake this year. We’re off to the coast in a couple of weeks and the sea air, combined with lots of walks, always makes me hungry. You add almond flavor with other flavors. It’s the ideal cake with a cup of tea when you’ve been out for the day. You can also serve this for breakfast or afternoon tea. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Hey! 1 teaspoon Almond flavor. Join me. How To Make Light Fruit Cake . No soaking of fruits required! – I bought Hawaiian fruit mix, is that ok? It will change your mind about your distaste for fruit cake. Grease and flour 1 large cake pan or two small ones; Cream butter and sugar until light & fluffy; Add eggs one at a time beating well after each one; Add flavourings – essence etc. I would always look forward to this season just to get a piece of this cake. Soak the fruit in orange juice, microwave for … @ImmaculateBites and be sure to leave a rating below! I would usually make 2 cakes around this time – one to eat right away, and the other one to freeze up. Fitness Goals : Heart Healthy. I am going to try this, it looks good. Make the cake batter: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and baking powder. Daily Goals. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used. Dana, I totally agree with your post. Mix until well combined. Hello! Avoid opening and close the oven door while baking. Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt into the batter, then add the almond flour. 2. Thanks for this recipe.. Can you please help me out with the flour measurement in kilograms. Required fields are marked *. One of my must-bake item is this lighter version of Christmas Fruit Cake. Trinidad Black Cake. You just made my day. Pre-heat the oven to 160°C/325°F. I began rummaging through all the cookbooks that I own and came across a Light Fruit Cake Recipe from the Cookbook 500 Fabulous Cakes and Bakes.I think it … Transfer to a wire rack. Nobody eats the fondant!! On low speed, beat in the eggs, one at a time. It has a delicious and festive blend of flavors that’s perfect for this time of the year! Best fruit cake recipe ever Change ). Learn how your comment data is processed. This Buttery Light Fruit Cake will cut down the time you soak the dry fruit. This is a rum cake, a fruit cake, a Christmas cake. Sift in the flour, baking powder and salt into the batter, then add the almond flour. It is a staple for a “GOOD TRINI CHRISTMAS” I am so happy to bring you this recipe I hope you … Light Fruit Cake – My Recipe Notes Line your cake tins well. I loved it. Italian Cream Cake . Most times, alcohol is added and browning as well to create a black cake or black fruit cake. Stop to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Happy baking! Actually I love lots of your dishes, sweet to savoury. Euphoria. I am Jenna G The Hijabi TT and I am a foodie! Fruit cake is one of the main desserts that is popular during the Christmas season in Trinidad. Mix. 1 Tablespoon baking powder Pour batter into a greased and floured bundt or 10-inch cake pan. Thank you so much. Also in my country at times it’s difficult to get those fruits and cherries etc. After soaking, place the fruit mixture into a food processor and pulse a few times until it has reached the desired ‘chunkiness’. Appreciated. Also, if I would like to add cherries and mixed peel, how much of that would I need? Hi, Frances. Love, love, love them. 2-3 … Bake at 325 F until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 50–60minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Repeat this step until all ingredients are well combined. https://www.thespruceeats.com/caribbean-christmas-cake-recipe-2137894 Your email address will not be published. We found the updated recipe just isn’t as good for us as compared to the original. Grease 2 8-inch or 1 10-inch (25 cm) round cake pans. In the recipe I used 1/2 cup of each of the fruits so you can maybe use 1/4 cup of the cherries with 1/4 cup of currants instead of the 1/2 cup of currants… the total amount of fruit used (what ever you choose) should be almost the same amount as the total amount I used ( 1 1/2 cups total). Add fruits to grape juice and allow to soak overnight. It is loaded with fruit but it’s not too heavy, not too sweet and makes a lovely snack for a picnic. There were so many different ways to make one. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating the mixture well between each one and adding a tablespoon of the flour with the last egg to prevent the batter from curdling. Trinidad Trinidad - Fruit Cake. Line a round cake tin with buttered parchment paper. There are many different ways in which fruit cake can be made. Bakery Treatz: Birthday cake - See 217 traveler reviews, 371 candid photos, and great deals for Chaguanas, Trinidad, at Tripadvisor. Love it you don’t scrimp on the ingredients, Awww. Thank you so much for the sweet words, Dana. Sprinkle with powder sugar, if desired. . I have never used Hawaiian fruit mix before … but i guess it would work because it is dried fruit . Grease thoroughly and line with heavy brown paper one set of tier pans (one 9 inch, one 7 inch, and one 5 inch). Soak the dried fruits in the Brandy, 24 hours before you plan to make your cake, this way they take on the full flavour. 1- 11/2 cup raisin Light Fruit Cake-  rich, luscious Madeira cake that’s light, fluffy and moist with a wonderful buttery taste studded with dried mixed fruits. Add vanilla essence and eggs one at a time. Hi Imma, just came across your blog. I am so bad with measurements and with baking you have to be exact. To those who aren’t familiar yet with this popular holiday treat, a fruit cake is a cake made with candied or dried fruits and spices, usually soaked in spirits like this Caribbean Black Cake HERE, and are usually served during wedding days or Christmas. It works out great all the time . I Moist and lighter than many of other fruitcake recipes that I tried! Grease and line the cake tin (pan) with baking parchment. When a Trini “Parangs” around this time of the year this is surly one of the many things offered to you. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl. A decadent Caribbean black cake (rum fruit cake), popularly made in the Caribbean around Christmas time using rum-soaked fruits of raisins, prunes, currants. How long do you think the cake will keep as is? Thank s. I’ve tried your new recipe and was wondering if you could post the original recipe for us? Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. 2 1/2 cups cake flour [ king Arthur brand] 1 cup butter or two sticks 2 cups sugar 4 eggs 1 cup shandy sorrel/ red wine/ cherry brandy/sorrel juice 1 tbsp. Food is where the heart is and the kitchen is my playground. ( Log Out /  https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/trinidad-black-cake/14387 – How much quantity of raisin is to be used Add the vanilla extract, Angostura Bitters and browning, beating until well incorporated. Stir well until everything is fully combined. as required; Sift flour and baking powder together 4 times; Add in flour, in … I am so impressed with Imma’s recipes and is now my “go to” as well. So that I can give a couple away and don’t end up eating it all. The amount of raisin is one and half cup and you do not need to keep it for a week. You can omit the rum altogether, if you prefer. Set aside. And yes, you can bake in cup cakes. Hi Elva, At first glance it may resemble a chocolate cake, but the deep dark color comes from the main ingredient- dried and soaked macerated fruits. This post was first published in October 2016 and has been updated with new photos, write up and so as the recipe. 1/2 cup (100 grams) candied red or green cherries (cut into quarters) 1/3 cup (40 grams) dark raisins. The instructions are the same, 10 ounce un-salted butter You can double wrap this cake with aluminum foil and freeze for up to 3 months. Ours here has rum that serves as another hint of flavor and can be optional, especially when serving to kids. If you dislike fruit cake, perhaps you should try this light fruit cake. Thanks for the recipe, my cake turned out great. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing until blended. All or some? There are many different ways in which fruit cake can be made. Set aside. Combine the 2 sticks of butter and dark brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer; beat on a medium to high speed for several minutes until light and fluffy. Once it comes out clean, it’s finished. I love hearing from you! 1 teaspoon nutmeg Both are to die for!!! 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