“I started soaking my fruit two weeks ago,” I bragged to my brother-in-law at Thanksgiving last year. He glared at me: “Good. You can make a black cake next year, then.” Mind you, this is my ...

Last Christmas it was the same and this year it is no different. The battle of the black cake three women argue as to who can make the best Christmas black cake. "My own is the best. It nice and brown ...

Feel free to vary amounts and types of dried fruits and spices depending on availability and your preference. To ensure the darkness of this cake, be sure to use plenty of dark fruits, such as prunes ...