Here, the delicate nuance of raw almonds (and almond extract), the warm spiky notes of allspice, and plenty of rum inform my family's version of black cake with a uniquely Jamaican sensibility.

To make a three-layer cake like the one in the photograph, see the variation that follows." "Almond paste is available in most supermarkets in 8-ounce cans or tubes." Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Put ...

Toast the almond flour in a skillet set over medium heat ... The small amount will not make the cake taste like rum or coffee. Rather, it gives the cake an even deeper, slightly more complex chocolate ...

To make a three-layer cake like the one in the photograph, see the variation that follows." "Almond paste is available in most supermarkets in 8-ounce cans or tubes." Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Put ...