How to Make the Namesake Dish from 'Black Cake'

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River

2-½ cups flour

¾ cup bread crumbs

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ or 1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon mixed spice (cinnamon and allspice)

1 cup cane sugar

2 cups butter, room temperature

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 dozen eggs

2 cups dark brown sugar

¼ cup boiling water

5 to 6 cups fruit, soaked in rum and port for at least 24 hours but up to 4 months

Maraschino cherries, optional

Editor’s Tip: For the fruit, use red and golden raisins, prunes, currants and dates soaked in white or dark rum and port.

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