Irresistible Black Cake
A delightful Black Cake perfect for festive gatherings, boasting rich flavors and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 0.5 lb butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons browning sauce optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup dark molasses + apple juice
- 0.25 lb mixed peel
- 0.25 lb cherries
- 0.25 lb mixed nuts unsalted
- 0.5 lb prunes chopped
- 1 lb raisins
- Zest of 1 lime
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan with butter.
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add browning sauce, vanilla, and eggs; mix until well combined.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in molasses + apple juice, mixed peel, cherries, nuts, prunes, raisins, lime zest, and lemon zest.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Browning sauce adds depth and color but is optional.
- Use fresh lime and lemon zest for best flavor.
- Use fresh lime and lemon zest for best flavor.