Jamaican fruitcake paired with sorrel wine is a holiday favorite on the island. Gooey, moist Jamaican fruitcake, also known as Black cake or Christmas cake is a must at many Caribbean holiday tables.

“You should have started months ago. You remember. This is a cake that requires your attention, your respect and, most importantly, your time.” These were my mother’s parting words to me when I told ...

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From the aroma of soaked fruits to the final golden bake, the classic fruitcake is the soul of a Jamaican Christmas. Carrying the weight of tradition in every bite, it’s the staple of every holiday ...

"Christmas in Jamaica isn't Christmas without fruitcake," says Gloria Jenkins, a retired nurse living in Bogota, Bergen County. She should know -- she was born in Montego Bay and grew up in Kingston.

Although Jamaica is an island that has never seen snow, and its houses are designed without chimneys, Christmas season in Jamaica is the most festive time of the year. The season is celebrated with ...