Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Jamaican Fruit Cake Recipe.

Ingredients:

2 cups mixed dried fruit (such as raisins, currants, chopped dates, candied cherries, candied citrus peel)
1 cup dark rum or red wine
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans, optional)
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Zest and juice of 1 orange

Recipe Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the mixed dried fruit and rum (or red wine). Let it soak overnight or for at least 4 hours to allow the fruit to plump up and absorb the flavors.
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the molasses.
Stir in the soaked dried fruit mixture, chopped nuts (if using), lemon zest, lemon juice, orange zest, and orange juice. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once the cake has cooled, you can decorate it with powdered sugar, icing, or additional dried fruit.

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