Torta Negra

Ingredients

Walnuts

1 cup, chopped

Raisins

1 cup

Prunes

1 cup, chopped

Rum

1/2 cup

Ground cloves

1/2 teaspoon

Ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon

Cocoa powder

1/2 cup

Baking powder

1 teaspoon

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Eggs

4 large

Granulated sugar

1 1/2 cups

Unsalted butter

1/2 cup, softened

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves.
5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped prunes, raisins, walnuts, and rum, mixing until evenly distributed.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.