Jamaican Black Fuitcake

"One of the best fruitcakes I've ever made. My first attempt at posting this was cause to edit for clarification. The first step, mix all the fruits thoroughly with the alcohol, cover and let sit for up to a month at room temperature. The prep time doesn't include the macerating time. If you don't care for lime, substitute orange rind and orange essence for the lemon (or use half of each),"
 
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Ready In:
3hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
25
Serves:
20
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ingredients

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directions

  • Have your soaked fruit ready.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add the eight eggs one at a time.
  • Add lemon essence, lime (or orange) rind, almond essence and vanilla.
  • Mix and sift dry ingredients.
  • Add gradually to creamed mixture.
  • Mix in soaked fruit and Kitchen Bouquet (add enough until you get the colour your like).
  • Put in greased tins doubly lined with brown paper.
  • Bake at 250 F for 2-3 hours or until done.
  • Remove from oven and soak (brush heavily!), while hot,with extra cherry brandy or rum mixed some added sherry. Wrap in brown paper then foil to store. Let the cakes stand at room temperature for a week.
  • I make mine in mini loaf pans as I find it bakes easier and they are the perfect size for gift giving. Watch your time if making gift sized cakes. Check after an hour- might need more time.

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  1. Thank you for posting. This looks really authentic! Please add detail of what to do with fruit. I assume you soak in alcohols for a month but then I see you also soak the cake too. Please clarify.
     
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