Fair warning: This cake is potent.Similar to molasses-rich British pudding, black cake is a dense loaf cake filled with rum-soaked dried fruit.Traditionally served during the holidays or weddings in the Caribbean, this cake gets its robust flavor from dark molasses and dark rum and its bold, boozy notes from a generous pour of dark rum icing.

Caribbean Black Loaves Print Recipe Pin Recipe Makes 2 (8½x4½-inch) loaf cakes Ingredients  1 cup (128 grams) chopped dates1 cup (128 grams) chopped dried cherries1 cup (128 grams) golden raisins1 cup (128 grams) dried currants1 cup (240 grams) plus 2 tablespoons (30 grams) dark rum, divided½ cup (120 grams) cherry brandy1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened1¼ cups (275 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar½ cup (170 grams) molasses4 large eggs (200 grams), room temperature1 tablespoon (3 grams) orange zest1 tablespoon (3 grams) lemon zest1 tablespoon (3 grams) lime zest1 teaspoon (4 grams) vanilla extract¼ teaspoon (1 gram) aromatic bitters*2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder1 teaspoon (2 grams) ground cinnamon½ teaspoon (1 gram) ground nutmeg¼ teaspoon ground clovesRum Glaze (recipe follows) InstructionsIn a medium bowl, toss together dates, cherries, raisins, and currants.Pour 1 cup (240 gr

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