Trini Black Cake | Simply Local

Some people profess their love for Black Cake by soaking their fruits months in advance. In this recipe Renee shows us how to get great results in less time using the Cuisine preserved fruits and Angostura Black Label and Cherry Brandy.
For the love of Trini Black Cake... its the black cake we love!
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[@jojomama4787]

I remember my mother making rum cakes every year for Christmas.She would store them in tins and add more and more rum as time passed,when Christmas finally got here her rum cakes were almost the consistency of pudding and strong,very strong with rum!Oh,how I miss that lady!!!

[@CoachMBullock]

Just made this for my wife of 🇹🇹. She loved it. Thank you for sharing and providing an awesome New Years 2020 Expierence!!!!

[@eatahfood]

Lovely!!!

[@lorrainea.285]

Looks great!! You said it’s not too strong, oooh baby strong is good!!😋 Great video!!! Makes me miss Trinidad👍🏻👍🏻🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@kaynicholas3123]

You are young ambitious and talented love your cooking stay focus.

[@reneeandrews4802]

Thank you so much! Appreciate it :)

[@rosashawnclarke5303]

@@reneeandrews4802 lol plp

[@MASMambo1]

My cake in the oven now, thanks for the recipe. One love!

[@sexydiva]

After baking an I pour the rum on the cake, it is very moist, is that ok

[@ingridg.443]

Have to try this. Looks good💕

[@denesebaker3270]

You can also boil the fruits in the rum and the wine, it’s very flavorful.

[@sademcqueen7301]

I did this last year after seeing your comment it taste best!!!

[@denesebaker3270]

@@sademcqueen7301 you are welcome, I boil in the fruits in the water until all the water boils down to where it almost looks like a glaze and then I add the alcohol and the texture of the fruits is better for the cake as well when you do it this way. Glad you like it

[@denesebaker3270]

@Jaynalee Superville I pulse it in the blender so it won’t blend out too much. Boil on the stove in the water not to much for 2hours start on high for it to come to a boil then let look on low until it turns into a glaze then let it cook you can blend then or blend when your ready to bake. If you have the mixed peels boil and blend separate after fruits cool all rum and wine, I prefer Taylor’s port wine the fruity flavor, cherry brandy, black berry brandy, and you can add red label wine too. When you follow this steps you will find that the texture of your cake is better. What does process means. Please try this way and tell me why you think. I use prunes. Raisins, mixed peels, currants? And cherries as my fruits

[@debraarizona4809]

The fruit cake was perfect. I like that it's tall and moist,it looks delicious.🙂 Great job will try this recipe. Thanks for sharing.🤗

[@totalwomanja9105]

Amazing video! Makes me wanna cook!

[@junepwoo4529]

I love your cooking - you are a great teacher

[@LisaLisa-sk5ym]

I love it ... great job

[@caltoniacharles5200]

Oh wow loved that video will make my fruit cake this,year

[@marygould2629]

luv this one

[@linxcouriers1804]

great job renee! well done!

[@claudinejoseph4428]

I love the texture of the cake, but I do not put in the currants, I substitute it with raisins. Excellent job.

[@cynthiapanchamsingh4077]

Love this

[@claudinebernadettejimdar1681]

Yes! Black cake is a way of life!

[@larrywasserman294]

From Miami I was just watching KZbin and first time I seen your channel you're really really good Chef thank you again

[@nerviceniles2272]

Thanks for Sharing!

[@AndrewAce.]

Looks awesome

[@lucycan6363]

Nice texture. Have to try this recipe. I like mine with punch de creme

[@123minko]

Perfect 👍🏽

[@shidaprini8838]

Love the brunt sugar idea, also love your accent

[@ministershakeem9398]

Love your cooking 🥘

[@chiefcommander8477]

MY FRUITS IS SOAKING A YEAR NOW

[@neo71hybrid14]

I did that once for a whole year and that christmas everybody loved that cake.

[@sunitafisher4758]

🌸same 🎄🎉🎊

[@JoJo-bg5ys]

Looks delish will certainly try this recipe btw can I substitute margarine instead of butter? If so what is the equivalent?

[@mishong3]

Looks delish Renee, I like dates too so would substitute and leave out the prunes. Your recipe is on point, love it.

[@shaffinahosein5137]

I luv to watch you keep up d good work stay blessed🙏💖

[@sharlynmendoza6300]

Thank you for this recipe. ...I really wanted a black cake recipe for this holiday season.

[@annapamphille8313]

Great recipe

[@monicahelligar7116]

Beautiful cake

[@tamiajackson]

I used your recipe for the batter because I liked the difference in the texture of your cake and all I can say is WOW!!! Thank you so much!!! I stew my fruits before and leave it for 3 days to soak in the mixture before but it worked well with this recipe, I love the texture.. so wonderful!!! Boss🔥🔥🔥

[@itsmesal]

Your cake looks absolutely delish Renee .. would definitely try it sometime 👌❤ but I luvvv maraschino cherries... dates and walnuts in my black cake ... which I enjoyyy with a nice glass of Baileys Ponche de Creme .... it's sooo delicious 😘👌❤❤❤❤

[@yolandedick1587]

Nice recipe, cake looks really good.

[@deboraalexis4016]

So beautiful 😍!

[@devbachu7072]

Well done Trini

[@gailphyllis6954]

My favorite thing 😆

[@p.s.5135]

So cute

[@natoyabrown7315]

Nice. Thank you.

[@jeremylewis1450]

Great Video!

[@2y66]

beautiful looking cake

[@roxanne4290]

Lovely. I like mines a little more moist. 🥰 . I started soaking mines in August or September so is real flavour.

[@sademcqueen7301]

Roxanne Lake recipe? Making for the first time?

[@randysawh3362]

@@sademcqueen7301 op k

[@mayberia2220]

Hello, how long does tbe browning last?

[@brandonbyron3719]

Aww shes so cute😄😄

[@True-trini]

Lots of different opinions on making a black cake. This type of cake totally depends on personal preference. The key ingredients are the soaked fruits, the flavourings (mixed essences, cinnamon and nutmeg) and the browning. Thank you Renee, I'm sure your cake was potent and delicious.

[@CarmenArjoon-lo6fx]

Totally agree. I love a fruity taste in these cakes not alcohol so I may just soak fruits for a day or two. I like to see the fruit so I don't blend. Simmering the fruit will reduce cooking time but I don't want thf mixture mushy. To each his own, after all - no recipe is cast in stone.

[@carishmajames331]

Thnx for the recipe. N you r super pretty 😊

[@esmondwaldron5110]

very good like it

[@iC0NtR0L]

Am going to bake this cake recipe for 2019 Xmas thank you and I heard that you are starting a new business venture and wanted to wish you good luck from Morne Diablo but I live in Toronto

[@caliefgoode6379]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chrissystewart6268]

Hi & Greetings I never have 🇹🇹 Black Cake I want to try & I never been to 🇹🇹

[@ClaudineBJimdar-RoweCV]

I’ve never seen the black cake, but it looks beautiful. I would love to try to make one.

[@babyragoo2063]

Nice

[@dunoripavalan1980]

The cake looked marvelous in the end... but I don't think you need to chop the fruits if you are putting them in the blender.

[@reneeandrews4802]

Thank you! I honestly think it smooths the process along.They soak faster this way as more surface is opened for all the good alcohol to be soaked up :)

[@10spain2009]

Is that 240 degrees Fahrenheit or degrees Celsius???

[@trinigirl8792]

How much fruits should I use if I have a whole set already soaking

[@JeanineSoSweet]

Trini Girl 2 cups

[@reneeandrews4802]

Yes 2 Cups is fine but it also depends on how much liquid is there. If it has too much liquid that may have been the cause. try again and let me know. Happy baking !

[@dennise8778]

3 hours wow...

[@isacowo6272]

Love the way you do things step by step and house making for house wife like mi ...

[@virginiasooknanan7840]

Beautiful cake... How much cups of fruits did you use to make this cake??

[@samiratrini_countess__5098]

She said 1cup of each

[@s-ladyc-flower3177]

thank you very nice video but my cakes I grate almonds its just my twist on a home favorite I do love a slice with a class of punch a creme lol

[@bellakam3415]

how much salt and how much baking soda should be added?

[@peppermintpatty2108]

Hey, saw your video today.. came back to report..I made this cake today..however with some changes,No Alcohol.. I used less flour..and three eggs.. its only because i had left over fruits in my freezer.. No Alcohol cos we dont consume.. Thank you for the recipe I love my cake ..

[@eatahfood]

Glad it came out great! Thanks for trying the recipe

[@elizabethroblyn1392]

Zaida Rahim hello. I need something non alcoholic as well. What did you use as a replacement? Thx

[@peppermintpatty2108]

@@elizabethroblyn1392 Hello .. you can use grape juice/ malta.. hope it helps

[@peppermintpatty2108]

Please Note*** the grape juice/ Malta or non alcoholic wine are used for soak the fruits not the cake** Should have mentioned that Sorry

[@roberthosein5687]

Lol I tried it came out perfect, better than massy and kiss bakery lol thanks

[@nelsialoraine-smithh7333]

If I want to eliminate the alcohol what would be a great substitute?

[@gisellelovemakeupfrancislo1126]

Hi hun love ur videos, is this a one lb. Cake

[@Trinibadmuzik]

Y dont u make videos again🥺i miss u!!!!!!!!!!

[@sharonsingh1774]

Looks great. I'm overseas do you ship overseas

[@WhaToCook]

Well done my dear! If there is any left over just send me a slice! BTW have you ever seen coconut essence in the grocery stores? Merry Christmas!!

[@reneeandrews4802]

Thank you.! *sends slice :D Yes there is coconut essence !!! I have seen at least two companies that carry this product! Both Massy and Jta . Hope you get through

[@randulariemaharaj7664]

I am new to this channel I am Trini to the bone ❤❤❤❤❤

[@eatahfood]

Welcome!

[@sadist78]

Can you tell me how much browning to use? Store bought! Please!

[@oz9680]

Mi love plenty browning,and blackening too.lol

[@smcgee2010]

Great job👍 Is it possible to get the recipe amounts of the ingredients you just used?

[@eatahfood]

Hi you can check the video description for a link to the full recipe :)

[@smcgee2010]

thank you again

[@ibakedit5850]

Hi Rene, Last year we exchanged messages on black cake and I said that in mine I use breadcrumbs and dark brown fine sugar. I have posted a video of it on my channel if you are interested.

[@jimmyb611]

i only use puncheon in my black cake :)

[@devbachu7072]

Mybtrini gul Trini to de bone

[@ibakedit5850]

Nice video. In my cake I use a soft, finer, dark brown sugar, and blend half the fruits leaving the other half whole. Also, I use a ratio of 20% fine breadcrumbs to 80% flour... this gives it a fantastic texture, in my opinion....my Jamaican style. One tip if using bottled browning there is a tendency to take the name "black cake" literally, therefore use enough to make the batter dark brown but if too liberal it can give the cake an unpalatable aftertaste.

[@eatahfood]

Hi Paul, those are some great tips! Definitely worth trying.

[@denisejohn5057]

I want to understand a bit mor why you put breadcrumbs! I want to experiment because I don't like the texture to be stoggy! Please comment and send me your recipe! Thanks

[@ibakedit5850]

Hi Denise, putting breadcrumbs harkens back to British plum pudding. A combination of breadcrumbs and flour eliminates that stodgy texture. I don't have an actual recipe as this is something I have honed after years of baking. A baseline to try is 1lb salted butter, 8 eggs, 3/4 lb dark brown sugar, 3/4 lb approx. flour and 1/4 lb breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp. baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, almond extract, and rosewater. As for the fruits I like lots of them so about 2 lbs raisins or more, 1/2 lb prunes, 1lb cherries(wash the stickiness from the cherries) and 1litre of port or Kosher wine(Mogen and David or Manischewitz). Grind about 60% of the fruit and cut cherries in half. For some reason out my mixture I can get 3 - 9 inch cakes that are substantial and high. Use heavy paper such brown paper bags to line the tins, bake at 300, and place a nice size pan of water on the lower rack to aid in keeping cakes moist. Last week I had about 3 1/2 lbs butter, 28 eggs, about 12 lbs of raisins, 6 lbs of cherries and around 8 litres of port. I was able to get 12 cakes that turned beautifully. A little thing I did try this time was soaking the cherries separately in a combination of wine, kirsch, and 1/2 tsp of almond extract, you could even use white rum. I hope this helps. And don't overuse browning it can impart a horrible taste and tackiness...just enough to make the mixture medium brown. The cakes will get darker after a couple of days. Let me know if you do try. Good luck!

[@denisejohn5057]

Paul Davidson Thanks a bunch for the taking the time to write all this down for me! Yes I do remember my sister's home made Christmas pudding and she certainly did add breadcrumbs! I just picked up some sox will try and try again until I get it right! Thanks and have a fab filled holiday!

[@kikiranks1ify]

@@ibakedit5850 please if I'm want to make four cake please can you help me with measurements I just want to make it to my family

[@randulariemaharaj7664]

Hi eatahfood can you show me how to make a 2lb eggless fruit black cake❤ please

[@terriedwards3246]

Am in Trinidad

[@karengranger7205]

Hi that we fruit cake my fruits soaked in July o yea👍

[@karengranger7205]

🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@amira4121]

ok good

[@beyourself2444]

The chef I miss most

[@TatewakiGaming]

Agreed!

[@chengrace354]

Can you tell me the recipe Thanks

[@yvette3049]

eatahfoodtt.com/simplylocal/simply-local-trini-black-cake/

[@marilynrogers6154]

Hi

[@lcharles0]

Looks great. Can you make a cheesecake in the near future? Much appreciated. Thanks

[@reneeandrews4802]

Cheesecake hmm sounds great !! Will keep this in mind :)

[@JoJo-bg5ys]

Can I substitute margarine instead of butter

[@fallonkeravillafana1812]

Yes u can

[@coolman8336]

I thought you say you going to add the. RUM

[@rayj5091]

Like you fall asleep when she said she did it

[@trinigirl8792]

I made this cake and apparently I added too much fruits so it did not bind

[@charmaineandrews5435]

Ur the bomb

[@Moni-ii6lm]

Where’s the liquor that’s pored on top

[@yasminislam8850]

Hi, you said in the video baking soda but in your recipe you wrote baking powder !!

[@jamaicanwash6667]

I remember my grandmother used to bake a special fruitcake for me and family. Instead of rum or other alcoholic beverage she used grape juice instead as a substitute. Since I dont consume alcohol in any way shape or form; what could I use to substitute the alcolic beverages to make Trini black cake?

[@CosmicBackgroundRadiation01]

Renee you cute af.

[@anastasiamathura5401]

Great job thanks for sharing

[@sweettrinilife2095]

I honestly don't believe in soaking my fruits for a long period of time I soak mines 1 week for the moat

[@terriedwards3246]

Okay I always loved other people culture but I would love to do a video to show how I make my Jamaican fruit cake

[@eatahfood]

Where you located?

[@terriedwards3246]

@@eatahfood am in Trinidad

[@kathleencockburn2607]

Add bakind powdar not baking soda

[@duanerichard]

Wow that looks delicious. And the chef looks even more delicious. That accent. 👏 😍How old is she?

[@soysboss4512]

Omg she's cute

[@jennyramrattan803]

No driving after eating that Fruitcake but what about ppl who dont drink alcohol how can you make d cake to taste just as good.? Thanks Eatafood Merry Christamas Trini to d bone nah.leaving girl Trinidad tooooo sweet

[@zhaviakyrie5888]

jenny ramrattan use fruit whine instead of rum

[@jennyramrattan803]

But d fruit wine when fermented does it not turn alcohol also?

[@zhaviakyrie5888]

jenny ramrattan naah

[@MsJaybee2010]

black cake.. Ingredients one pound margarine or 2 cups one pound brown sugar or 2 cups one pound self raising flour 3 &1/2 cups 3 pounds mixed fruits 12 eggs enough caramel/browning to darken batter to your satisfaction Method use the same method used here... Bake for one hour.... Enjoy a moist rich cake that can last all year.

[@denisejohn5057]

Why no baking powder or baking soda?

[@MsJaybee2010]

@@denisejohn5057 I corrected to self raising flour.

[@cyber6sapien]

You're cute!

[@Igniting-Moments]

From where I stood, the cake seemed dry. You needed to soak those fruits way longer honey.

[@Igniting-Moments]

I need to bake her one!

[@cherysedillon6647]

She specifically said this is if you making in.a rush and not much time learn to listen n stop judge

[@rayj5091]

@@cherysedillon6647 Yuh studying judge judy

[@simonbpalmer6617]

It's a shame the black cake turned out brown?

[@seetasingh3653]

Looking for a fruity cake with less flour and darker . It appears like dark fruit sponge

[@siennaramdass7828]

She didn't put enough burnt sugar in the mixture plus when you soak the fruits whole in the rum and wine many mths ahead of time, no need to chop.it, just use the blender and this mix will help with the coloring and the real original authentic taste. I don't use nutmeg and bitters in my cake.

[@rayj5091]

Not everyone likes theirs black as tar. some people prefers their this color

[@hurricanekat8]

Baking soda and salt in black cake? Jesus take the wheel.

[@oz9680]

Why not?.not fruity enough?But Jesus please take the wheel before I start baking.lol

[@rayj5091]

LMFAO.... there is many ways to make it... your grandmother didn't invent the recipe