a white plate topped with raisins and fruit next to a glass of beer

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Guyanese Black Cake

3hr 0min · 12 servings

GuyaneseBlack cake, also known as Caribbean fruitcake or rum cake, is a rich, flavorfuldessert often enjoyed during the holiday season. It’s named black cakebecause of its deep, dark color achieved by soaking dried fruits in alcohol forweeks or even months.

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Ingredients

Produce

• 1/4 lb Cherries

• 1 lb Currants

• 1 lb Prunes

• 1 lb Raisins

Refrigerated

• 10 Eggs, large large

Baking & Spices

• 1 lb All-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp Almond extract

• 3 tsp Baking powder

• 2 cups Brown sugar

• 1 4 cup cup Caramel or cake coloring

• 1 tsp Cinnamon

• 1 tsp Cloves, ground

• 1 tsp Mace

• 1 tsp Nutmeg

• 1/2 tsp Salt

• 1/2 tsp Vanilla essence

Dairy

• 1 lb Butter, unsalted

Desserts

• 1/4 lb Candied citrus peel

Beer, Wine & Liquor

• 1/4 cup Rum

• 1 Rum

• 2 cups Rum or port, dark

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