How to Make Jamaican Christmas Fruit Cake: Rich, Dense, and Flavorful

[@jenniferslowley4319]

Your style of teaching is perfect. To the point and straightforward - no attention seeking antics, just relaxing and easy-to-follow instructions. Thank you!🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@MyDaisy66]

I’m an English woman married to my Jamaican guy for almost 40 years….We married young then had our beautiful children….I’ve never made a Jamaican cake for him, but now after watching this, I’m definitely going to give it a try. Thank you so much 🌸

[@apache7478]

Right.

[@beverleywilliams9275]

Hope you both enjoy it, good luck.🇯🇲

[@Who.is.King.]

Any updates?

[@narda999]

Hello everyone. I have been searching, trying and looking for a Christmas cake recipe for years and I finally found it. This is one of the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my life💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿.

[@feedandteach]

Wonderful!

[@narda999]

Thank you very much

[@suetownsend295]

Your narration of the process , history and options was on point . You are a great teacher. All the ingredients are also easily accessible here in Jamaica . Just earned more respect .

[@suetownsend295]

Earned a subie

[@feedandteach]

Bless!

[@richardrampersad1654]

MY FAVORITE CAKE.....I DON'T WAIT FOR CHRISTMAS I MAKE THIS ANY TIME OF THE YEAR.... IM A TRINIDADIAN LIVING IN THE UNITED STATES. A GREAT CHAMPION CAKE... ..ME TEK 1 BITE AN HOLLAR LAWD BLADCLAT

[@marvasolomon8335]

Simple and to the point, no dramatics . Your voice helps as you come across relaxed and confident. Off to bake. Merry Christmas...Simply Marvalus

[@feedandteach]

Marvalus! Merry Christmas to you Marva!

[@chrisper7527]

As a child, smelling these cakes being baked made you definitely know that it was/is Christmas time. Wonderful memories.🇺🇸🇯🇲

[@meganuchiha]

I soak mine for a year, I make a batch immediately after Christmas Day . This recipe is so good, this is a great channel!!🙏🏿

[@olivesp300]

So do I. Buy all my fruit when they go on sale and soak for the next year.

[@Nikeisha-y5o]

Mi love how u full of descriptive words,very intelligent 😊

[@nessawally6483]

This was my second attempt at making a Christmas cake, and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out! The instructions were clear, and the ingredients were perfectly balanced to create a rich, moist, and flavorful cake.

[@zukacs]

Holly mollly. Never seen anything like this, definetly on my to do list. Hats off to you sir 🫡

[@feedandteach]

It's a classic, I'm glad you like it!

[@rosemariehunter6987]

Those who haven't tried baking can give it a try .it will be good.

[@bnepaul9268]

Nick. Merry Christmas, you are a great teacher baking was not my thing, cooking is , but after watching a few of your. Cooking videos, I started my baking journey. And thank u for all those great videos and your tips and tricks

[@feedandteach]

Bless up! Glad you're enjoying the baking journey!

[@liddyboo9459]

That cake has a really nice look and I know the taste is above the rest

[@lorin80]

I like this. Thanks. Helped as a male to give ea bit of confidence to bake. There's something about guys talking to others guys that make them feel like they can do it too. Thanks Nick.

[@feedandteach]

Bless up!

[@angelgaikwad9156]

This is by far the best Jamaican black cake recipe, and super easy one. Well explained. This will go in my daughter's collection of book of recipes

[@feedandteach]

Neat!

[@angelgaikwad9156]

@feedandteach We made this cake two days in a row to share with our neighbours. Best wishes from Muscat, Oman.

[@rodainespence5361]

My favorite time of the year FRUITCAKE!!!!🎄

[@muffy9215]

Yup me too. I make 14 in Jamaica every year and 5 before O go to Jamaica 😂❤

[@wesleyrattray4236]

You are so educated and descriptive. Never tired of your perfect english and your great knowledge❤❤❤❤

[@shenequademeritte7654]

I love the texture and color of this cake. I will be trying this.

[@whiskyjames4200]

I couldn't wait for you to dish this out.

[@jackiealsbrook8585]

I’ve a lot of Jamaican fruit cakes recipes none compared to yours detail by detail well done.Happy Holidays to you and family ❤.

[@feedandteach]

Thats high praise! Happy Holidays to you too!

[@thiannamorgan7248]

Sooo, I tried this exact recipe and let me tell you, my friends are going crazy over this cake. This was my first attempt at making Christmas cake ever and it came out wonderfully! Thank you so much Feed and Teach..

[@StacyRN8888]

This is a very detailed video I lost my mom and she was the one that would make this cake. I believe after watching your video I will be trying my hands at it. Thank you for sharing your recipe ❤

[@feedandteach]

I’m sorry for your loss, but I’m glad I could help. Happy baking!

[@hottating83]

Condolences

[@elijahgreaves4084]

Great narration

[@marcia5093]

Squad Leader you rock. Thank you Bro. I will be baking using your recipe. Bless up 👍🏽 All the best for the season

[@feedandteach]

Thanks and you too!

[@sealfan1000]

This looks delicious. I can smell through the screen💗

[@marciamckellop9150]

I like your simple explanation. Kudos to you

[@redaedelman8398]

Just was gifted a cake for Christmas wasn't sure with the first slice yesterday but after eating a second piece today I'm getting used to the rum flavor as I don't drink alcohol. It could be my new favorite. 😊

[@gisellemclean1942]

I followed ur recipe exactly and its sooo delicious. Literally the best Christmas fruit cake I ever made. I have tried alot of recipes on youtube in the past, but yours was perfection. TY😊

[@feedandteach]

Bless up! That's the kind of feedback I love to hear!

[@christinehill2942]

Dence rum soak cake 🍰 it's the best yummy 😋😋❤

[@marciakeen]

Thanks for the video I have never baked a Jamaican fruit cake.... but you have inspired me to try. Blessings and big up yuhself Happy Holidays 🎄🎄

[@feedandteach]

Happy Baking!

[@ReaverCopter]

These look fantastic. Going to have to try them

[@yvonnesherwood6368]

I soak my fruits for months, but sometimes I just blend them with the wine and rum same time I’m baking and the cake comes out perfect every time.

[@terriiberrii26]

Cake is beautiful, perfect color, perfect texture 😊

[@feedandteach]

So good!

[@RoseMakeUpArtist]

Excellent job as always

[@feedandteach]

I appreciate that!

[@nickeyfarrell8374]

Looks delicious, I like it dense and flavorful with a balance between alcohol and the other spices

[@vybz_39tv]

Yummy delicious brother i will try my best to bake 4 for my Christmas

[@feedandteach]

Yes man!

[@SevilleHeights]

Enjoyed your video and your knowledge of baking.well done

[@feedandteach]

Bless!

[@sharonbryan5525]

Love your step by step explanation of this recipe! Just made my first batch! Waiting until tomorrow to cut and taste! I plan to make another batch tomorrow to give to family and friends, if it came out good😊. The batter tasted good😂

[@feedandteach]

Let me know how they turn out!

[@RoseSamuel-i6i]

I need mine now

[@rosemariehunter6987]

Really looking delicious. Instructions were good,clear.

[@prestigeprestige430]

MAN SEND ME SOME OF THIS CAKE PLEASE

[@barbaratimmermans5484]

Magnifique 💯💥🥳🎉❤️ You are my favourite 👏👏👏👏👏

[@amandawright4857]

Looks great 👍. I'm soaking from January

[@Crizzydrift]

Short and simple .love it

[@outrayjust]

I appreciate how u teach and everything u said was very informative along with your pleasant personality. I will try making my own this yr instead of purchasing. Happy holidays to u and ur family.

[@feedandteach]

Happy Holidays!

[@DerpyRedneck]

Hello and blessings from Louisiana, I intend to try this in the near future.

[@feedandteach]

Bless! Let me know how it turns out

[@DerpyRedneck]

@@feedandteach Oh I shall!

[@rubeniasamuels3254]

Well done ❤

[@16keishalee]

I had my fruits soaking for 1yr

[@marvalyntracey9044]

Your cake looks delicious.

[@yvonnehylton3159]

Will surely try

[@monicagreenidge4046]

This cake looks amazing 👏🏽, i would definitely try to make this for Christmas.

[@naimakeller4162]

I would love to make this. Thanks for the. Ideo it looks delicious

[@pancitathelwell4834]

Wow your cake looks good,I love the pudding look than the flaky cake and yours is the pudding.I realize that you did not put water in the oven and it still came out beautifully.Ok pro👍

[@Roxanne-h8r]

Beautiful

[@shawngrant1537]

I enjoy your videos,direct & simple

[@mollyLouM]

Raisins, sultanas, currants, citrus peel, sometimes dates in the soak. Cover well with brandy (my mother & grandmother used port) and keep for years if I don’t get around to making the fruitcake. Lots of walnuts, pecans, some mixed fruit and more peel in the batter. More brandy poured on, the cake wrapped in brandy soaked cloth, stored in tight tins and basted with brandy. Hard sauce and lemon sauce on the slices. We took to having it hot, very fitting as I suspect this evolved from an ancestral plum pudding.

[@chrisper7527]

I was wondering why he left out the Almonds. But he did add the Almond extract. 👍🏾

[@brandonramroop9285]

Looks delicious

[@michael74556]

I have fruits that was soaking since 2018.

[@sherylshakespeare9084]

Truly looks good! Looks like my mother's....

[@stacey-annedwards3280]

You did great! Lovely texture and colour ❤. Happy holidays 🎄

[@feedandteach]

Happy Holidays!

[@thiannamorgan7248]

I am going to make this!!! I will let you know how it goes! 🤞🏾🤞🏾

[@feedandteach]

aye! Looking forward to that!

[@thiannamorgan7248]

@ it was delicious!!! My friends think it’s top tier and requested that I bake another one ASAP! Definitely going to try out your other recipes n let you know how they come out.. Thank you 😊

[@IraniGama]

Feliz Natal nunca visto antes amei Brasil

[@feedandteach]

Obrigado! Fico feliz que tenha gostado! Feliz Natal para você também, com muito carinho do Brasil! 🇧🇷🎄

[@noreennicholson8988]

Good morning, Nick. Thank you for another fantastic vlog. I leave my fruits soaking for ages. I do my cakes exactly the same as you, but I have never used molasses. I'm going to try using some this time. Happy holidays to you and your lovely family, Nick. Nuff love and blessings 🙏🏾✨️. Peace. ❤️💙🇯🇲💯

[@feedandteach]

Good morning, Noreen! Thank you for the kind words and support. Leaving your fruits to soak for ages is the secret to all that rich flavor! Molasses adds a nice depth, so I hope you love the twist when you try it. Happy holidays to you and your family as well-nuff love and blessings right back to you! 🇯🇲

[@noreennicholson8988]

@feedandteach Thank you 😊

[@TrevolynBennett]

Nice

[@yvonnesherwood6368]

I love my cake dense.

[@starcas7177]

Yummy

[@theaadkins857]

Nice video

[@cynthiaa6631]

Just steaming for a few minutes is good enough.

[@Mitzie-E]

I add dried apricots plus all the fruits you've mentioned.

[@rosiehendricks490]

I have fruits soaked from last year

[@NinaSimone24U]

Happy Holidays!!🎄 Hi there --Can you use Self Rising Flour?

[@feedandteach]

It can work, but the baking powder in self-rising flour might be too much for this recipe. If you’re not up for testing a batch, I’d recommend sticking with all-purpose flour and adding the baking powder yourself for better control over the texture. Bless up!

[@texasindy2193]

Where are you? I need to order your cake. Looks super delicious...

[@ionawilson2548]

Yes u can self rise flour.nobaking power and no salt.

[@hyacinthtaybron3277]

Love that cake but can’t make it thank for sharing it with us 🙏💦🌈🌾❤️👍

[@MsShantelle22]

Can you make Sorrel cake please

[@debramcbean9639]

Yessss. Was going to comment this!

[@feedandteach]

Sure! But I doubt it will be done before the holidays!

[@MsShantelle22]

@@feedandteach ok I understand

[@morellsimmonds9916]

❤❤❤❤

[@texasindy2193]

Oh my! Can I order????

[@muffy9215]

As a cake baker You did fabulously ❤ I will be baking the night before I go to Jamaica and then the day I go to Jamaica I will be baking again😂 And by the way..thanks for calling the cake fruit cake (the proper name) and not BLACK CAKE 😂😂😂😂😂

[@feedandteach]

Thanks, Muffy! Some Caribbean countries do call it black cake, so I won’t knock the name-it’s all love for the culture! Have fun baking before and after your trip to Jamaica-that’s dedication! Safe travels and happy baking!

[@IraniGama]

Estou a assistir com grande curiosidade

[@indiracox7573]

Great recipe! Do we not need to use the water bath?

[@feedandteach]

nope. I tested this recipe without ever using one and got great results

[@marciawebb2640]

No need to soak the fruits for months.... cover them with your wine and rum add some spices, cover pot tightly and bring to a boil lower the heat and let simmer for about 20 mins. Let it sit for at least a day then its good to go. Taste just like it was soaking for months

[@janetmundle8881]

Definitely

[@Fat_girl_flow]

You should add the rum after the mixture is cooled, never put rum on open flame!!

[@theresanichols5556]

I like mine dense.

[@feedandteach]

That is it!

[@nelliecurrie5625]

Great recipe! What brand cinnamon do you recommend? There was a recall issue recently.

[@hottating83]

Jus buy the brand that didn't recall.. And ur good

[@TheDiande]

I soak fruits for years . I like my texture in-between, somewhat dense but not too dense . And I soak my cakes a lot , like I’m trying to drunk people with a slice of. Hope you have a great Christmas season .

[@nicolewhyte3742]

Should it be sprayed while hot or when it's cooled?

[@feedandteach]

I let it mine cool...I've soaked them hot but I'm honestly not sure if it makes a difference

[@bookofenoch8655]

🥰🥰🥰

[@nnswllms]

Brandy and pimento wine to soak fruits

[@feedandteach]

Yes! That sounds extra nice!

[@rosebudsdelight8589]

Have fruits soak for months

[@whiskyjames4200]

Yes!

[@feedandteach]

That's the real deal!

[@nataliemscrzysxycoolharris]

Making another wine. Very concentrated.

[@claudettejackson9676]

The fruits doesn't have to soaked for months. Trust me I so know.

[@MerelynMontheith]

No you don't have to soak fruits for months you can even steam it just before baking just let it cool. To get it moist mix bread crumbs with flour don't love it too tough and you can put wine over it after baking.

[@Spontaneousqueen]

Great job but are you supposed to spritz it when it's hot?

[@feedandteach]

I let mine cool first but I'm not sure if that makes a difference

[@Spontaneousqueen]

@ OK well I’ll try next time let it cool thank you

[@sharonedman9371]

That the measurement i use. Can go wrong

[@andreabrown3459]

Mine has been soaking for two years now

[@geoffedwards8674]

I soak my fruits for one year

[@amoyvirgo7465]

Are you using a convection or gas oven?

[@feedandteach]

Convection oven

[@yaniquegriffiths4868]

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[@maxinebaker4298]

Just browsing through KZbin and saw ur escovitch sauce and then ur fruit cake recipe. Why do you use molasses in the cake what it do for the cake.

[@feedandteach]

it makes it dense and adds a lot of depth to the flavour!

[@Keps-e9d]

What is the name of your oven?

[@feedandteach]

Its a Hamilton Beach Electric convection oven

[@kimtee8961]

Sir, right now mi cyaan find the cherries. Should have bought them from August but back to school was going on 😢

[@feedandteach]

Don't worry, you can still make a great fruit cake even without the cherries!

[@cryptocsguy9282]

Some call it rum cake :P

[@MatildaBeckford]

I steam them and get the same results

[@feedandteach]

Yup! Thats another great way to handle fruits!