"Caribbean Black Cake - wedding cake, Christmas cake, fruit cake, rum cake, however you want to call this cake, this cake is one of those uniquely highly indulgent cakes of all cake. Deep dark, rich and boozy cake packed with dried fruits and warm spices; enough to melt your heart and please your palette!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-2 pounds dried fruits (( raisins, currants, prunes, cherries ))
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1 cup strong rum (, plus more)
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1 cup sweet wine (, plus more)
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10 ounce unsalted butter
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1 cup granulated sugar
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5 large eggs
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2 ¼ cup flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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3 tablespoons browning
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2 tablespoons molasses
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1 teaspoon mixed spice ((sub with cinnamon and all spice))
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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2 teaspoons grated Lime
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract