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

[@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 🌸

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@nickeyfarrell8374]

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

[@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!

[@whiskyjames4200]

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

[@naimakeller4162]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@vybz_39tv]

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

[@feedandteach]

Yes man!

[@sealfan1000]

This looks delicious. I can smell through the screen💗

[@terriiberrii26]

Cake is beautiful, perfect color, perfect texture 😊

[@feedandteach]

So good!

[@ReaverCopter]

These look fantastic. Going to have to try them

[@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 😂❤

[@stacey-annedwards3280]

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

[@feedandteach]

Happy Holidays!

[@prestigeprestige430]

MAN SEND ME SOME OF THIS CAKE PLEASE

[@marvalyntracey9044]

Your cake looks delicious.

[@rosiehendricks490]

I have fruits soaked from last year

[@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 😊

[@brandonramroop9285]

Looks delicious

[@Mitzie-E]

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

[@RoseMakeUpArtist]

Excellent job as always

[@feedandteach]

I appreciate that!

[@barbaratimmermans5484]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@elijahgreaves4084]

Great narration

[@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!

[@starcas7177]

Yummy

[@cryptocsguy9282]

Some call it rum cake :P

[@cynthiaa6631]

Just steaming for a few minutes is good enough.

[@ionawilson2548]

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

[@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! 🇧🇷🎄

[@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.

[@IraniGama]

Estou a assistir com grande curiosidade

[@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!

[@geoffedwards8674]

I soak my fruits for one year

[@theresanichols5556]

I like mine dense.

[@feedandteach]

That is it!

[@bookofenoch8655]

🥰🥰🥰

[@nnswllms]

Brandy and pimento wine to soak fruits

[@feedandteach]

Yes! That sounds extra nice!

[@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!

[@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!

[@MatildaBeckford]

I steam them and get the same results

[@feedandteach]

Yup! Thats another great way to handle fruits!

[@lillianwilliams5510]

Is the same as JAMAICAN Black cake

[@feedandteach]

Its the same. "Black Cake" as a name for this cake is more popular in other Carribbean countries though.

[@Missbones122]

I wash the raisins and currants. Based on where they are dries, can be very dirty

[@feedandteach]

True. That's a good piece of advice!

[@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

[@stephybest5916]

One year

[@feedandteach]

Your hardcore!

[@queenbeautyspence5281]

once i made a mistake n put molasses instead of burnt sugar, i thought it would taste horrible n threw out the cake

[@karlenearcher8319]

Always says this is a pudding not a cake

[@Elle9228000]

Those are candied or glacéd cherries not maraschino cherries, Maraschino cherries and candied cherries differ in appearance, taste, and how they are made. They are very different cherries. You cake looked very tasty nonetheless. My family makes the original pound fruit cake iykyk a lot of people don’t know that recipe but most of the variations are delicious.

[@elfredawright]

Why don't you change the label on the bottle for the cherries? This is what it is called in our neck of the wood.

[@feedandteach]

@Elle9228000 You're absolutely right! It’s always good to get the ingredients correct. While it won’t make a huge difference in the final cake’s taste, attention to detail like this is important!

[@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 .

[@wesleyrattray4236]

Remember that the L in almond is silent, thus ammond...

[@hopemorrison2367]

That's too much alcohol it's a fruit cake not a alcohol cake would you give your child that cake to eat

[@kwacou4279]

Yes. You must not be a Jamaican. You'd probably freak out hearing Jamaican kids drink guiness. We take guiness, 1 egg, condensed milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and blend it all together. (guiness= grains, eggs=protein, cinnamon/nutmeg= antioxidants, milk = proteins and healthy fats) I see many more young alcoholics in America than I've ever seen in Jamaica. Alcohol isn't taboo in Jamaica.

[@DeaDGirlSanya]

I hope you are joking.

[@Guy-McPerson]

​@@DeaDGirlSanyaI mean I get it. That's three and a half cups mixed with the dried fruits. Alcohol doesn't entirely leave the product during cooking, so there will still be a lot in the final product. It's nowhere near enough to be cautious around children though. A slice or two would be fine.

[@elfredawright]

Please do not tell Jamaicans how to make their cake. Make your version and do not police how we do things.

[@fionamcintosh4814]

@@elfredawrightWORD!!!