black cake

  Introduction to Black Cake Black Cake, often referred to as Caribbean fruitcake, is a quintessential dessert deeply ingrained in the culinary traditions of the Caribbean. Its roots can be traced back to British plum pudding, a colonial-era import, which has since evolved into a rich, moist cake, bursting with an array of dried fruits and spices. The cake’s dark, almost black hue is achieved through the use of deeply caramelized sugar, known as “browning,” and the extensive aging process that includes soaking fruit in rum or wine, sometimes for up to a year. This dessert holds a special place …