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Jamaican Rum Raisin Cake Recipe

Jamaican Rum Raisin Cake is a delightful dessert that carries with it the vibrant spirit of the Caribbean.
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Author: Dr. Leah Alexander
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Jamaican
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 273kcal

Equipment

  • cake pan
  • bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Sugar
  • 2 ½ cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Seedless Raisins
  • 12 tsp Rum
  • 6 Large Eggs
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Essence
  • 1 cup Oil
  • 2 tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Yogurt or Sour Cream

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add eggs one at a time, followed by oil, yogurt (or sour cream), and vanilla essence, stirring until well combined.
  • Soak raisins in dark rum for an hour before adding them to the batter.
  • Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle with half of the soaked raisins, then add the remaining batter and top with the rest of the raisins.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing and serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute the raisins with other dried fruits such as cranberries, cherries, dates, or figs.
  • If you don’t have dark rum, light rum or bourbon will also work.
  • Top the cake with a lemon cream cheese frosting for added sweetness and flavor.
  • For a more indulgent version of this cake, you can drizzle the cooled cake with a butter syrup made of butter and light brown sugar. This lends extra flavor and moisture to the cake.
  • The rum content can be adjusted according to personal preference — use more or less depending on how strong you’d like your cake’s rum flavor to be.
  • You can also add spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom to the cake batter for a spicier version.
  • To make this cake vegan, substitute the eggs with a flax egg and the yogurt or sour cream with coconut yogurt. You can also use vegan butter instead of regular butter.
  • For a more flavorful experience, you can replace the oil in this recipe with melted butter or coconut oil.
  • For an extra special touch, garnish your Jamaican Rum Raisin Cake with chopped nuts, grated coconut, or dried fruit before serving.
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