https://youtu.be/nUaGBy5JdvI

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup margarine or butter, cubed
• 1 250ml malta
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 11/2 cups sugar (1/2 more if desire)
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 11/2 teaspoon baking soda ( i used bob mill’s gluten free baking soda)
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract/essence
• a pinch of salt to balance of flavours

For the Cream cheese glaze

• 4 ounces cream cheese softened
• 3/4 cups confectioner’s sugar/ icing sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• in a bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking soda and set aside.
• in a saucepan on medium low heat, add malta and butter. stir until margarine is melted.
• remove from heat, next add in the cocoa powder and sugar. whisk until fully combined
• transfer mixture to a large bowl. add sour cream, eggs and vanilla extract. mix well.
• fold in flour mixture. once mixed, pour mixture into a 10″ bundt pan and tap a few times to get rid of air bubbles
• place in preheated oven to bake (about 45-50 mins) or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
• once baked, remove from oven and allow to cool in pan for about 15 minutes. then remove and place on rack to cool completely
• while cake is cooling, place softened butter and cream cheese in a stand mixer and beat for a couple of minutes until both are smooth in texture.
• next add the icing sugar and mix well, adding the milk in tablespoons until the desired texture is reached.
• pour the glaze all over the cooled cake. slice and serve
• Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/nUaGBy5JdvI

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Chocolate Marble Pound Cake

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https://youtu.be/Pdah9uCkAmM

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups regular flour
• 1/2-3/4 cups sugar (depends on your level of sweetness)
• 1/2 cup margarine or butter (8 ounces) softened
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2-1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon all spice
• 1/2 teaspoon tonka bean, grated
• 3/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon or more of freshly grated ginger
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons (or more ) of molasses
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f
• in a large bowl, add all spices, baking soda and salt. set aside until ready for use.
• next, in a stand mixer, add softened margarine and beat for a couple of seconds to break it down. then add sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
• add in egg, extract and grated ginger and beat until well combined. go in with the dry ingredients, milk and oil. mix on medium speed and slowly add hot water until the mixture is just combined.
• using a spatula, gently fold in any excess flour and pour batter into prepared pan.
• place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean. allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing and placing on a rack to cool completely.
• this delicious cake can be served with vanilla ice cream or any of your choice.
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/Pdah9uCkAmM

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Christmas Cherry Cake

Caribbean black fruit cake

The post Gingerbread Cake Recipe appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/on2UEhuq4fg

Ingredients

• 3 lb soaked fruits blended
• 1 lb margarine or butter softened
• 1 lb all purpose flour sifted (about 3 2/3 cups, be sure to weigh it out)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 12 eggs (1 dozen)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1 teaspoon tonka bean
• 1/2 teaspoon all spice
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• lime peel
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice (optional)
• 4-5 tablespoons browning/burnt sugar (add more or less depending on how black you want your cake)
• alcohol to pour over the cake once baked (i used quarte cup for the demonstration video)

Instructions

• preheat oven to 270 degrees f and place a bowl of water at the bottom of your oven (this helps with the moisture of the cake)
• grease and flour your cake pans properly and set aside
• in a large bowl add flour, spices, salt and baking powder. whisk well until combined. set aside until ready to be used
• break eggs in another large bowl. add in the lime peel and whisk lightly. all the lime peel to remain in the whisked eggs until you are ready to use it. set aside
• using a hand mixer, add softened margarine to bowl and mix for a couple seconds before adding the sugar.
• once sugar has been added, beat until light and fluffy or pale in colour (roughly 3-5 minutes). next add the essences, lime juice if using and eggs adding some at a time and whisk until combined.
• be sure to beat well after each addition of the eggs.
• next add the fruits and mix well. add in your flour mixture and mix just until combined.
• using a spatula, scrape the sides and mix a bit. next add in the dash of angostura bitters and your browning. fold in well.
• pour batter into cake pans, distributing equally. give it a few taps to get rid of any air bubbles.
• place in preheated oven and bake for about 2 1/2 hours. once baked remove from oven and pour alcohol over it while hot.
• allow to cool completely in pans.
• to cure until Christmas, simple keep pouring alcohol or wine over it (helps to maintain its moisture as well)
• slice and serve
• happy eating!

https://youtu.be/on2UEhuq4fg

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Light Fruit Cake

Sorrel Fruit Cake

The post Caribbean Black Fruit Cake (This recipe is courtesy my mom) appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/yRo5RwWVvkg

Ingredients

• 3 cups all purpose flour
• 1 cup softened butter or margarine
• 1-11/2 cups granulated sugar (more or less depending on your level of sweetness taste)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 teaspoon almond extract can be used)
• 3-4 tablespoons semi sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoon margarine
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice or zest

Instructions

• preheat oven to 325 degrees f
• grease a 9″ bundt pan (oil or butter and floured well) and set aside.
• mix flour, salt and baking powder in a large bowl and set aside until ready for use.
• in a large bowl, add softened margarine and whipped for a couple seconds. next add sugar and continue to mix until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes)
• add vanilla extract, lime juice and eggs (add one at time and mix well after each addition). mix well.
• next add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately, starting and ending with flour.
• in a microwaveable bowl, add the chocolate chip and margarine and melt (about 30 seconds). mix well until combined.
• add about 1/4 cup of cake batter to the chocolate mixture and gently fold in until well combined.
• starting off with the plain cake batter, add the first layer. next add the chocolate mixture finishing off with the remaining plain cake batter.
• give it a few gentle tap to ensure no air bubbles are present. place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted comes out clean (about 60 minutes or more depending on the oven)
• once baked, allow to cool completely in pan before removing, slicing and serve
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/yRo5RwWVvkg

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Christmas Cherry Cake

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

The post Chocolate Marble Pound Cake appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/Cz-oPyOxCC8

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken leg quarters, cleaned and seasoned
• 2 tablespoons margarine/ butter
• 1 medium onion, finely sliced

For the sauce

• 1 tablespoon corn starch + 1/4 water
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 cup water
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1/4 cup brown sugar

Instructions

• preheat oven to 400 degrees f(200 degrees c)
• mix starch and 1/4 water until combined and set aside.
• next in a skillet on medium heat, add sugar, honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and water. mix until combined and allow to come to a simmer. add in the corn starch mixture and mix well. allow to cook until thicken (about 3 minutes).
• once down, remove from heat and allow to cool.
• in another skillet, add margarine and melt. next, add in the onions and sautee for a couple of minutes on medium low heat. add chicken skin down to sear for about 3 minutes and turn on the other side to do the same.
• once down, add to a lightly oiled or butter baking dish. add half of the sauce, making sure to coat the chicken well.
• place in preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes in the first instance. remove, flip the chicken on the other side and pour the remaining sauce all over it.
• return back to the oven to bake for a further 30 minutes and remove. serve with any dish of side.
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/Cz-oPyOxCC8

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Sorrel Glazed Chicken

Pan Fried Chicken Thighs With Gravy

The post Baked Teriyaki Chicken appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/EpqKWbPO1TA

Ingredients

For the bottom of the pan

• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• maraschino cherries
• 12 pineapple slices (i used the amount based on the size of my pan)
• 1/2 – 3/4 cups brown sugar (i used less as i don’t like my cakes too sweet)

For the cake

• 2 cups cake flour
• 3/4 – 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 4 large eggs
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 3 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup pineapple juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degress f
• in a 8″ foam pan, add melted butter and add the sugar over it. next, place the pineapple slices over the sugar and place the cherries in the middle of slices.
• set aside until ready for use.
• in another bowl, mix the flour, salt and baking powder and set aside.
• in a large mixing bowl, add softened butter or margarine and beat for a couple seconds to break it down.
• add in the sugar and mix until light and fluffy/ pale in colour. (about 5 minutes)
• next add lime juice and add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. add in flour mixture a third at a time, alternating with milk and pineapple juice mixture, ending with flour. mix until combined (do not over mix).
• pour cake mixture over the pineapple and give it a few gentle taps to get rid of any air bubbles.
• place in preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• allow to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. then run a spatula around the perimeter of the foam pan before releasing it.
• next flip it upside down on a cake plate to cool completely.
• next remove the cake bottom and slice and serve with a scoop of ice cream or by itself.
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/EpqKWbPO1TA

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The post Pineapple Upside-down Cake appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/3F-djoRZ1nE

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour plus more as needed
• 2 tablespoons flax chia blend
• 1/2 cup soaked rolled oats
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons oil or 2 tablespoons oil and 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon milk powder
• 1/4 cup sorrel paste
• 1 1/2 teaspoon yeast
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sorrel drink
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg (optional)

Instructions

• in a stand mixer, add all ingredients with the exception of the sorrel drink and oil. mix well.
• next add in oil and mix. add sorrel drink as needed. if the dough is too sticky, add reserved flour 1 tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is achieved. (dough should be sticky yet pliable to work with)
• knead for 8 minutes. place in a greased bowl and set aside in a warm corner of the kitchen to proof. (about 1 hour)
• once proofed, punch in the middle to deflate releasing any air bubbles. place in mixer to knead for a further 3 minutes.
• place on floured counter top and form into a bread dough. place in greased loaf pan and make incisions on the top.
• allow to proof for about 45 minutes before placing it into a preheated oven to bake for about 50-60 minutes (depending on the oven used)
• once baked until golden brown, remove from oven. allow to cool in pan for 10 minutes before placing on rack to cool completely.
• slice and serve with any dish of choice such as ham etc.
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/3F-djoRZ1nE

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Sorrel Drink

The post Black Sorrel Bread appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

https://youtu.be/cy4P-t-fz3E

Ingredients

• 3 cups cake flour
• 2 tablespoon all purpose flour for coating the fruits
• 1 1/2 – 2 cups sugar
• 1 1/2 cups margarine or butter, softened
• 2 cups mixed cherry
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice or 1 teaspoon lime rind
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon or more almond extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk (evaporated, or whole milk)

Instructions

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• in a large bowl, add butter or margarine and mix for a couple seconds. next add sugar and cream until light and fluffy.
• next add eggs one at a time and mix well. add lime juice or rind and vanilla and almond extract and mix until combined. set aside.
• add dry ingredients in another bowl and mix well. set aside. add reserved flour to mixed cherry and coat very well. set aside.
• next add flour mixture in three parts alternating with milk ending with flour mixture. remember to gently fold in the flour.
• next add cherry and slowly mix in.
• place batter in a greased and floured cake pan and tap a few times to get rid of any air bubbles. place in oven and bake for approximately one hour depending on your oven and the cake pan used.
• remove from oven once a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.
• allow to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing and place on rack to cool completely. slice and enjoy!

https://youtu.be/cy4P-t-fz3E

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Fruit Cake

The post Christmas Cherry Cake appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

• https://youtu.be/Jx2Z4SthEnQ

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup mauby bark
• 8-10 cups water
• cinnamon sticks
• star annis
• cloves
• orange peel
• sugar to taste
• 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

• in a pot, add 4 cups water and then add in spices and mauby bark. allow to boil for about 15 minutes
• once boiled. allow to cool completely before straining.
• pour extract into a large mug and add remaining water, vanilla extract and sweetened to taste. store in fridge overnight to allow the flavours to combine together and served chilled
• enjoy!

The post Mauby Drink appeared first on Spice Island Cooking.

• https://youtu.be/34ECTTGYwxY

Ingredients

• ham of choice
• cloves
• bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• water

Instructions

• place ham in large pot. add water, spices and salt. boil ham until cooked (about 11/2-2 hours). next remove net that’s over ham and place in a large baking dish
• pour glaze all over ham and place in oven preheated at 350 degrees for about 30-35 minutes, making sure to remove ham and pour glaze all over (about twice)

Brown sugar glaze with a twist

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup broth from boiled ham
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice or store boughtf
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder

Instructions

• in a skillet add all ingredients and bring to a boil and stir until sugar is melted and the glazed thickened (about 4-5 minutes). once finished, remove from heat and pour over ham
• allow to cool, slice and enjoy!

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• Pineapple Orange Glazed Ham
• Green Pigeon Peas Soup

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