Authentic Caribbean aperitif and culinary experiences begin when you buy Red Label Wine from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits. This fortified wine is an ideal indulgence, commonly served hot, chilled, on ice, as part of a cocktail, or used in baking and cooking.
Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits is the go-to source for any beer, wine, liquor, or associated needs for the residents, businesses, and visitors of the Cayman Islands. Conveniently shop with us through our online store or at one of our seven different liquor store locations.
Red Label Wine’s Features
- ABV – 13.7%
- Color – Rich, deep, reddish brown
- Aroma – Sweet and smooth
- Body – Full
- Taste – Sweet, lingering finish
- Flavors – Oak and red fruit
In addition to livening up any party as a beverage on its own or in a cocktail, Red Label Wine is frequently used in cooking. This recipe for Black Cake is one such example. A staple throughout the Caribbean, this dessert is frequently served during the holidays, at weddings, and a host of other celebrations. Make your party and your experience complete by making one, or having one made, for yourself.
Black Cake
Prep Time: 10 min; Cook Time: 2 ½ hours; Fruit Soak: 5 days; Rest Time: 8 hours; Total Time: about 6 days; Active Time: 2 hours, 40 min.
Makes 12 servings.
Nutrition Facts:
- 581 calories
- 87 g carbs
- 7 g protein
- 18 g total fat
- 10 g saturated fat
- 1 g polyunsaturated fat
- 5 g monounsaturated fat
- 1g trans fat
- 109 mg cholesterol
- 300 mg sodium
- 569 mg potassium
- 5 g fiber
- 50 g sugar
- 1140 IU Vitamin A
- 2 mg Vitamin C
- 130 mg Calcium
- 3 mg iron
Ingredients:
- Fruit Mixture
- 1 ¼ cup dried, pitted prunes
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 cup dried cherries
- 2 ¾ cup Red Label Wine, divided 2 ½ cups + ¼ cup
- Cake
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 TBSP baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¾ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups dark brown sugar
- 5 eggs
- 1 TBSP lime juice
- Lime zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- Prepared fruit mixture
- 2 TBSP browning
- 2 TBSP burned sugar
Instructions:
Fruit Mixture
- In an airtight container, add the prunes, raisins, golden raisins, dried cherries, and 2 ½ cups of Red Label Wine. Let rest for a minimum of five days, up to a few months. Make sure that the fruits remain covered with wine throughout the soak.
- On baking day, blend up the mixture until smooth.
Cake
- Preheat the oven to 250°.
- Prepare a 10” baking pan with a liner or cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, add flour, breadcrumbs, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Mix well.
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, cream together the butter and brown sugar to a fluffy texture. (medium speed, about 4 minutes)
- Add the eggs to the stand mixer, one at a time, followed by lime juice and zest, and the vanilla and almond extracts. Mix until all of the ingredients are incorporated.
- Add the flour, little by little, mixing until combined.
- Fold the fruit mixture, browning, and burned sugar into the flour mixture until well mixed.
- Add the batter to the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for about 2 ½ hours, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 15 minutes.
- Pour ¼ cup of the Red Label Wine over the finished cake and allow it to soak overnight. This cake can be stored at room temperature, covered, for a few days.
Whether you’re on Grand Cayman for a wedding or an adventure, buy Red Label Wine from Jacques Scott Wines & Spirits and make creating this authentic treat part of the experience!
