Trini Black Fruit Cake

Trini Black Fruit Cake July is almost finished but it’s never too late for a slice of this rich black cake! Happy Christmas in July! Soak Fruits: 1 lb currants 1 lb raisins 1 lb prunes, pitted 1/4 lb mixes peel 3 cups cherry brandy 3 cups rum (black label) or non-alcohol wine Cake Ingredients: 1/2 lb butter (1 cup) 1/2 lb sugar (1 cup + 2 tbsp) 5 large eggs (lightly beaten with lemon peel) 3 cup soaked fruits 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp spice 1/4 tsp grated nutmeg 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp almond extract 1/2 lb flour (1 2/3 cup) 1/2 cup almond meal 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped 1/3 cup browning 3 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup chopped almonds (optional) Bake in preheated oven at 300 degrees for 2 hours Homemade Browning: Add 1/2lb brown sugar to a heavy pot and stir continuously until all the sugar is melted. When the sugar turns brown and starts rising up in the pot, carefully place the pot into a sink and very carefully add 1/2 cup water into the pot. The sugar will sputter so be very careful to keep a distance from the sink. Add just enough water to stop the sugar from bubbling. Let cool.