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Decadent Jamaican Rum Cake with Dried Fruits

Name: Decadent Jamaican Rum Cake with Dried Fruits
Prep time: 70 min
Cook time: 210 min
Total time: 280 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients: 1 cup raisins; 1 cup dried prunes, chopped; 1/2 cup dried cherries; 1 cup dark rum; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp nutmeg; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup orange juice; 1 tbsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 cup dark rum

Experience the luscious taste of Jamaica with this moist, rum-soaked cake loaded with a medley of dried fruits and the warm spices of the Caribbean.

4.8(249 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 6, 2025

Decadent Jamaican Rum Cake with Dried Fruits — Dessert served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h 10 min

Cook

3 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Fruit Mixture

For the Cake Batter

For the Rum Syrup

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 566 kcal
Protein: 5.2 g
Carbs: 68.1 g
Fat: 25 g
Fiber: 2.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 6789 kcal
Protein: 62.3 g
Carbs: 817.7 g
Fat: 300.5 g
Fiber: 29.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 cup raisins	493	4	131.3	0.7	5.8
1 cup dried prunes chopped	418	3.8	111.6	1	12.4
1/2 cup dried cherries	204	1.5	53.5	0.4	4.4
1 cup dark rum	416	0	0	0	0
2 cups all-purpose flour	910	25	190	2	6
1 tsp baking powder	2	0	0.5	0	0
1/2 tsp baking soda	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 tsp salt	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 tsp cinnamon	3	0.1	1	0	0.7
1/4 tsp nutmeg	3	0.1	0.3	0.2	0.1
1 cup unsalted butter softened	1628	1.9	0.1	184	0
1 cup brown sugar	829	0	214	0	0
4 large eggs	280	24	1.8	20	0
1/2 cup orange juice	56	0.9	12.9	0.2	0.2
1 tbsp vanilla extract	37	0	1.6	0	0
1/2 cup butter	814	1	0.1	92	0
1/2 cup granulated sugar	387	0	100	0	0
1/4 cup water	0	0	0	0	0
1/2 cup dark rum	208	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Fruit Mixture

1
Combine Fruits
Place raisins, prunes, and cherries in a bowl.
2
Add Rum
Pour dark rum over the fruits and stir to combine.
3
Soak Fruits
Cover and let soak for at least an hour, preferably overnight.
Tip: For the richest flavor, soak the dried fruits in rum overnight before baking.

Preparing the Cake Batter

1
Preheat and Grease
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to avoid clumps in the batter.
3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Ensure the butter is at room temperature before beating to achieve the right texture.
4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange juice and vanilla extract.

How to Make Decadent Jamaican Rum Cake with Dried Fruits

Total time: 4 h 40 min · Yields 12 servings

1
Mix the Batter
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in the soaked fruits and their liquid.
2
Bake the Cake
Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top. Bake for an hour or until a toothpick comes out clean.
3
Make Rum Syrup
In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve. Remove from heat, then stir in rum.