Name: Authentic Antiguan Black Cake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Antigua and Barbuda
Ingredients: 1 lb dark raisins; 1 lb currants; 1/2 lb prunes, chopped; 1/2 lb mixed peel; 1/2 lb cherries, halved; 1/2 cup dark rum (plus extra for soaking); 1/2 cup brandy (plus extra for soaking); 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 4 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 cup browning sauce (burnt sugar) or caramel coloring

Antiguan Black Cake Antigua and Barbuda

A rich, dark fruitcake soaked in rum and brandy, traditionally served at Christmas.

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