This Black Cake with Sugar Flowers is a rich and decadent treat that would look great on a dessert table or at a special event. Dark molasses, coffee, and rum make a rich and flavorful cake, and the sugar flowers give it a touch of beauty and elegance.
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar. 1 cup unsalted butter, softened. 4 large eggs. 1 cup dark molasses. 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled. 1/2 cup dark rum. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice. 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1 cup mixed dried fruits raisins, currants, prunes, etc.. 1/2 cup chopped candied fruit cherries, citrus peel, etc.. 1/2 cup chopped nuts walnuts, almonds, etc.. Sugar flowers for decoration.
Instructions: Preheat your oven to 325F 160C and grease a 9-inch 23 cm round cake pan. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the molasses, coffee, dark rum, and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, spices, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until well combined. Fold in the mixed dried fruits, candied fruit, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed in the batter. Pour the batter into the greased cake pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Once the cake has cooled, decorate it with sugar flowers as desired. Serve your Black Cake with Sugar Flowers and enjoy!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
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