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Black Cake (Caribbean Rum Fruit Cake)
A rich, dark, moist Caribbean black cake made with rum‑soaked dried fruit, spices, molasses and a hint of cocoa. Perfect for holidays or special celebrations.
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Critical Success Points
- • Processing the soaked fruit into a smooth paste.
- • Not over‑mixing after adding the flour.
- • Checking doneness with a knife.
- • Pouring the rum‑wine soak while the cake is hot.
Safety Warnings
- • Handle the hot oven and hot cake with oven mitts to avoid burns.
- • Alcohol is flammable; keep away from open flames when heating the rum‑wine mixture.
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