Sorrel Carambola Fruit Cake

Hey Guys! It’s cake season! And you know what that means? Yes! We are trying out new recipes. This Sorrel Carambola Fruit Cake recipe is the perfect addition to your list of Christmas fruit cakes. It’s moist, delicious, filled with flavours that would have you coming back for more. Give it a try today and let us know what your experience was.

https://youtu.be/cGGjLMerQJM

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs carambola (five finger ) fruits
• 1 lb Sorrel fruits
• 1 lb blue band margarine or butter of choice, softened
• 1 lb flour (about 3 2/3 cups)
• 1 lb brown sugar
• 1 dozen eggs (12 eggs)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon grated tonka bean
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 all spice (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon mixed essence
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• half teaspoon lime juice
• 3-5 tablespoons burnt sugar
• 1 tablespoon store bought browning
• a dash of angostura bitters

Instructions:

• preheat oven to 270 degrees f
• in a large bowl, add all dry ingredients (spices, flour, salt and baking powder). mix well and set aside until ready for use
• in another bowl, lightly beat the eggs with some lime peel (helps to cut the freshness of the eggs)
• next, in a stand mixer or a large bowl, add softened butter and whip for a couple of seconds to break it down
• add sugar and beat until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes)
• proceed to add the eggs a little at time and mix after each addition. once eggs are mixed in add vanilla and mixed essence and the lime juice. mix until combined.
• next add in flour mixture and mix just until combined
• add in burnt sugar and store browning. mix well
• placed batter in greased and floured pans. tap lightly to even out
• place in preheated oven and bake until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean
• while hot pour wine or alcohol over it (optional)
• allow to cool completely before cutting (preferably the next day is better)
• enjoy!

https://youtu.be/cGGjLMerQJM

Now that you have tried our delicious Sorrel Carambola Fruit Cake recipe, here are some similar ones to try:

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