Christmas Fruit Cake, Black Cake, Rum Cake, Easy Recipe

This recipe of Christmas Fruit Cake is one of the simplest and by far the best I have tried.
This super moist and delicious cake is dense and pack with soaked flavorful fruits.
I promise you can't go wrong with this simple step by step recipe
Recipe in how to boil/soak fruits
• How to Soak/Boil Fruit...
*Ingredients tor blended fruits*
1 lb prunes, seeded and chopped
1lb raisins
1 lb currants
1/2 Ib cherries chopped
Any other fruits of your choice
1 bottle of rum
1 bottle of cherry brandy or wine
(Spices)
**Ingredients for cake **
2 cups or 1 lb butter
2 cups or 1 lb sugar
9 large eggs
2 tsp grated lime or lemon peel
2 tsp vanilla extract or 1 tbsp vanilla essence
1 tsp almond and rose water (optional)
1 1b or 4 cups flour (baking or all purpose) sifted
4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1-2 tsp mix spice
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup browning (less if you dont want cake to be too dark)
4-5 cups of soaked blended fruits
The day before or some days before baking, boil the fruits (prunes, raisins, currants, cherries) Link is provided
Line cake pans with 1 layer of wax paper.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Break eggs into a bowl, add lime peel then pour into the batter gradually.
Add fruits to blender and lightly blend, then add to batter.
Add enough browning to give desired colour,
along with vanilla essence or extract
Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, fold into creamed mixture gradually.
Add more rum to your desired taste.
Pour batter into lined baking pans and bake in a preheated oven at 200 degree celsius for 1 1/2 to 1 hour 45minutes or until toothpicks comes out clean.
Oven temperature varies so if you suspect suggested temperature may be too high…. Work with 350 degree farenheit… low and slow is always best.
(Place water pan at the bottom of the oven)
Prick hot cakes and soak with a mixture of rum and cherry brandy. (Any Alcohol You
Desire)
Cover and set aside to cool.
Soak overtime for a few days to keep moist.
Thank you so much for watching 😊

[@yvonnejoy7962]

My Home Economics teacher would give you an A+. Perfectly done no cracks!! A low slow oven is always the best temperature.

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🤗🤗🤗 Low and slow for sure ! 👍🏾

[@beverleyrobinsondiedrick6811]

Looks So moist and delicious 😋

[@MrsPetal]

I also like my soaked with loads of fruit and rum and black as the night. 🥹😇

[@anointedbyjesus7766]

Looks moist and delicious ❤

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you ❤

[@anointedbyjesus7766]

@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine yw 💕

[@una-leeboozer281]

Straight to point recipe. I love it. I love my cake dark. Thank you!!

[@charismasamaroo4090]

I love it not too dark, delicious black cake, I could imagine how it tastes & the smell of your kitchen ❤

[@MrsPetal]

Oml looks fabulous 🥹🤩 lovely and dark, ty for the videos ❤️🤲 happiness and blessings for your family.

[@sirasingh5822]

This is the best recipe I saw so far,spot on.

[@TheAntisocialSocialitePodcast]

I made some yesterday and they were delicious. Thank you for the recipe. Great guide.

[@pastorjoanturpin]

Looks so delicious

[@marjoriemarshall61]

I have followed your earlier recipe before with much success because you are on point which makes it easy. This is great too.👍🏾My family likes the cakes dark .

[@Candii_stenn2]

Most definitely trying this for Christmas ❤

[@recardoskitchenvlogs4265]

Wow dis black cake 🎂 looking absolutely delicious 😋

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thanks Recardo😊

[@kavitaparmanand8571]

I love it dark nice job thanks for the recipe

[@alicagilbert3107]

I love it that's the same amount of cakes I normally make for Xmas using your measurements. Looks moist and tasty. I like my cakes that colour.

[@LeoFarmQueen-dv5zm]

Simple explanation, very good 👍🏾

[@Ava-oc1dg]

I might try your recipe next. Thanks

[@dianesolomon9305]

Looks moist just how i like it

[@tracy-annmaxwell]

Looks yummy😊

[@johnsondesrene]

I'm going back to Jamaica for Christmas and I'll try this recipe, I love my cake dark❤❤❤

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you for the feedback darling 😊 Enjoy your stay and your cake ❤️🇯🇲

[@charlenehutty]

The way my cake come out so sweet and tasty thank you this recipe was on point.

[@user-bz7bw6xd8z]

Hi Racquel I tried this recipe last night I was nervous because I have never deviated from my black cake recipe and I was absolutely amazed the cake came out perfect ❤❤❤ thank you for sharing this recipe is perfect 😊😊❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@jp-4243]

Lovely - I like the tip about a water bath for moisture 👍🏽👏🏽

[@julierogers-iq2xr]

Lovely cake❤ My fruit cake came out just as dark last year as I had put a little to much browning but it was so moist and delicious that I also like it as dark as this Thank you for sharing❤

[@paulineivey8783]

Look nice love it dark 👍♥️💯

[@lisamckenna-murray3746]

I am surely using your recipe next week when i am baking

[@michellejackson7881]

Wow, can’t wait to try this. I love all your recipes.

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you darling 🤗

[@vergreenidge]

Love your cake🎉

[@scorpiescorpie6236]

Yes, you did that..woow..

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

😊❤️

[@angelamctavish3501]

I’m going to try making it.🙏🏽❤️🥰😋😋😋😋😋

[@samanthaedwards8957]

Finally made my first cakes using your recipes for my fruits and cake and they came out absolutely perfect. Thank you so much for sharing and look forward to trying more recipes xx

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Awww 🥰

[@shamshoongoordeen2871]

I am going to try one😊

[@yvonnejoy7962]

Hello Miss Musical Voice, I was here waiting to see if you were not going to do your delicious fruit cake. I always send your tutorials to new bakers. Blessings 👍🏾

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Aww ❤ Thanks Ms Yvonne Joy❤️❤️

[@lilliettkenyon4387]

I love it dark perfection

[@mlmbeliever]

Looks like a nice compilation! My cake will be a little less dark but just as yummy! Merry Christmas! 🎉

[@DC-ym8km]

Nice. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@Vibz_with_jaybell]

I'm gonna make one

[@michellejones8144]

Perfect!

[@pamelajohn3957]

Like it not to dark love it

[@amandalayton90]

This is a very good recipe. Made it for the first time and it came out perfect

[@donnabuchanan6963]

Thank you for sharing

[@queenlavinda6566]

We followed this recipe down to the t and it was so beautiful!!! You know your thing !

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you Queen 😊

[@mz_cammi8871]

Both you and Candy Tha Glam Cook has helped me to add to my family’s weekly menu and also try a variety of different dishes. I was never a baker, but you guys turned me into one thank you both.❤🙏🏽

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

❤️❤️

[@Ranveersamaroo96]

Nice

[@asianlover3619]

Love my cake dark too...

[@datchess1]

Beautiful..i love my cake dark

[@kasianhoward9552]

Your recipes are always perfect. Thank you Raquel.

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

You are most welcome Kasian ❤️

[@rosesewell4838]

Nice cake

[@rayanmckenzie2670]

Perfectly made ❤❤❤👍🏿

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you bro bro 👍🏾👍🏾

[@racquelmcintosh-christie2338]

Beautiful delicious looking good I know it taste nice wow

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you my name sake 😊

[@racquelmcintosh-christie2338]

@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine 💞

[@Sueandy]

Thanks for your recipe Racquel... my black cake was soft and moist. 😊😊😊

[@shazzysunflower]

Thanks honey . It's amazing. I have been trying your recipe from last year .

[@alviraneufville954]

Not too dark for me. That is how I like my Christmas cake.

[@founderboat8190]

Did mines yesterday and it came out perfect

[@colleenwilliams6252]

Thank you Racquel for this recipe I made a batch last night and another batch today came out perfect I watched the video and did it step by step with you, you were clear on every step no complication I appreciate you so much be bless my dear.

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

My pleasure Colleen, thank you ❤️ Sending a beautiful Merry Christmas to you and yours ❤️

[@diannefrancois2640]

Thank you for this so simple🎂

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

My pleasure darling 😊

[@Igniting-Moments]

I have rhis recipe that i have been using for years and I guarrantee its one of the best!!

[@lydiapetra1211]

That's wonderful....it's a very complicated cake...

[@FlavourFool]

Making my first of many batches next week!

[@Jp-oc3kg]

Raquel…I make your black cake every Christmas and love your receipe. It is simple, moist which I love and delicious.❤I did wish it was darker and love the fact that you made it darker this time around. ❤way to go Racquel.❤

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Awww 🥰 My pleasure darling ❤️

[@alviraneufville954]

Simple. Moist and on point. Just like your Sweet Potato Pudding. It's the only recipe I use.

[@Tara-sl6yo]

Thanks for sharing this video 🎉

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

My pleasure 😊

[@user-te3dq7bp2b]

Beautifully presented

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you 😊

[@patriciacalliste2512]

I tried your recipe and it was loved by everyone...but mine wasn't dark....❤....thanks for sharing

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

My pleasure Patricia 🥰

[@donnabuchanan6963]

Oh boy, I gotta try this myself. My cousin bake every year. But I always want to make my Ram cake.😊 Because I'll be moving to Florida sometime next year.❤

[@veronicasilverasilvera2055]

I love all your recipes very nice ♥️🙏

[@andreajohnson174]

Racquel, I love my Christmas cake a little lighter but yours looks fantastic 👍😋

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you darling 😊

[@lavinmorgan2254]

Wonderful

[@candythaglamcook]

Wow wow wow absolutely fantastic, the texture is everything. Another winner Racquel. And I'm the same I don't like a jet black cake it hides the beauty in my opinion. ❤😊

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you sis ❤️🥰

[@janicebillingsley4595]

Your cake looks great. I love my cake moist, like yours. I don’t like mind really dark, maybe a shade lighter. But your recipe is on point. I will need to cut it in half. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

My pleasure ❤️ Thank you too 🙏🏾

[@nadiralybrand5127]

Looks beautiful

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you 😊

[@SheronBroodies]

it Look 👀 So beautiful you make me want to eat that cake right now Look what you do ❤

[@angie-fg4nz]

This is the best and easiest recipe I came across thank you so much explanation on point, I will be making my cakes today, thank u thank you make God bless u 🙏

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

God bless you too 🙏🏾 You are most welcome 🤗

[@angie-fg4nz]

@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine I have been searching youtube how to make multiple cakes from yesterday lol and I woke up and typed in jamaican black cake and u came up I am so happy 😊 🇨🇦 🇯🇲 ❤️

[@Passionlovespontaneous]

Thank God for your channel I will make this for Christmas

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

❤️❤️

[@commonsensemustprevail]

Just finished using this and the banana bread recipe.

[@orainefreestyleadventures]

Good one

[@libyahenry8878]

Perrrrfit

[@MarlenesHomeandGarden]

Perfect Miss Jamaica.

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Aww 🥰

[@louannseeram2547]

On point❤

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

❤️❤️

[@avisandrews8796]

Not so dark but love the moist

[@user-uk5jn3dv6r]

Thanks for this recipe ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

My pleasure ❤️

[@ToyasKitchen]

The cake looks moist and delicious girl i personally dont like my cake too dark either nicely done

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you sister 🤗

[@venetiafillery394]

I could listen to your voice all day Racquel ❤️

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Awww 🥰 ❤️

[@andreacraigs2758]

Definitely do not like when my fruit cake is too dark. Great recipe.

[@jeanettejoseph2095]

Nice 🙂

[@sherinehill9586]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tinaberry7215]

You are the bomb💣 💣 💣 💣 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥that cake look Sooooo Good. I like my rum cake DARK Just the way you got it. Merry Christmas🎅🏾🤶🏾🧑🏾‍🎄🌲🌲🌲 and happy new year

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

❤️❤️ Happy Holidays Darling, and thank you 😊

[@denisealexis4261]

Hi RAQUEL ANOTHER GREAT RECIPE I DID YOU CAKE LAST YEAR AN IT WAS PERFECT WELL THIS YEAR I DO THIS ONE LATER DOWN IN THE YEAR.AN I DONT LIKE MY CAKE Too Dark at all medium dark or light dark thanks again for another recepie i only used your recipes it works for me great

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

❤️❤️

[@user-uk5jn3dv6r]

I learned so much from you thank you

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

My pleasure darling 😊

[@atetelillian]

Where's the link for the fruits used actually the cake is perfect l loved it🎉🎉

[@missalwaysfortunate]

I like mine dark as long as it’s not bitter.

[@Tyler-ow8cu]

Nice cake 😊☺️

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thanks Tyler ❤️

[@Tyler-ow8cu]

My pleasure 😊

[@jewelempress9134]

Tried the sorrel one came out perfect

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Awesome 👏🏾 🤗

[@dianesolomon9305]

I like my fruit cake not soo dark

[@Reza-1223]

Good afternoon, can we skip the rum? What can we add in place of rum? Also, we don't have soaked fruits, How long does it need to be soaked for to get the texture you got? Please advise us thank you ❤👌✌️🙏💯🇬🇾✔️

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Hi 👋🏾 I have a recipe for stewed fruits that could be incorporated right away to the cake, I will add the link, also a grape non alcoholic wine, or apple juice or prune juice could be a substitute for the alcohol (rum) I hope this information helps Stewed Fruits kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4mxaJWaoJanmtUsi=Mcieppj-bPqu0lMv

[@shan0997]

I like it really dark with white frosting (or what my grandma calls icening). I missed out on this for x-mas bc I just recently found your channel but I really want to try it for Easter instead of my usual Easter bun recipe. I love that you are so specific about listing all your ingredients bc it makes it very easy to follow your recipes. Do you have any brown stewed or curry fish recipes?

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Thank you Shan 😊 Here are a few brown Stewed Fish recipes kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJW2iJyMoZyHb7csi=1tqlJpsM1-W0-vR3 kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2WueHWXepaNm8Usi=jl5ejaqtwFBoyRba

[@shan0997]

@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine Thank you! ❤️

[@smills851]

It’s called black cake for a reason so the color is just fine

[@lydiapetra1211]

It looks so very delicious....i just want to reach in and take a cake from you ❤️

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

😂☺️ Thank you

[@elaine7461]

Thanks sis😋😋

[@jeanettejoseph2095]

😮

[@shaunawalters3340]

Hi Racquel... I've been waiting on your recipe hun.. Thank you❤❤❤❤.. I'm baking next Thursday

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Please let me know how it turns out 👏🏾

[@tonytony3491]

You should use the dark, soft, dark moscovado sugar, probably

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

And that would ? Maybe make the creaming easier ?

[@tonytony3491]

​@@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine, much easier, usually I find the course one almost impossible to cream, I'm going to follow your recipe though.

[@RacquelsCaribbeanCuisine]

Ok great tip Thank you Tony 👍🏾