Name: Authentic Antiguan Black Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 150 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Antigua and Barbuda
Ingredients: 1 lb mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, prunes, cherries, candied peel); 1 cup dark rum (preferably local Antiguan rum); 1/2 cup brandy; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup molasses or dark treacle; 1/2 cup fruit juice or water; 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)

Black Cake Antigua and Barbuda

Rich fruit cake soaked in rum and brandy, a holiday tradition.

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