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After looking at different products on the market today and how they are packaged, we took careful consideration of the size, convenient handling and ease of opening the box and how to keep our cake nice and fresh.
]]>Our inspiration for the design of the packaging was to give our customers an exclusive experience when purchasing Jasmine’s Jamaican Rum Cake. After looking at different products on the market today and how they are packaged, we took careful consideration of the size, convenient handling and ease of opening the box and how to keep our cake nice and fresh. No more cutting and sharing, we have already done it for you. The colours chosen represent the distinctive origins of the cake and use the unmistakable colours of the Jamaican flag. The packaging is finished in gold to enrich the experience.
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Nothing evokes more nostalgia for the Caribbean islands than rum cake. As important as it is delicious, this historic edible treat is a tribute to the freedom fighters, who we are indebted to, who fought their battles against the colonist oppressive sugar trade. They started the journey for justice, equality and full freedom in the Caribbean.The ingredients of sugar, molasses and rum that make black cake so unique, rich and enjoyable are also a reminder of what kept the colonists on the islands for so long. This cake truly reflects hundreds of years of Caribbean history and culture.
Caribbean rum cake is thought to have originated with British colonists, who began settling on the islands during the 18th century, bringing with them recipes for steamed fruit puddings. Local chefs soon adapted these recipes incorporating local ingredients and liquors. Where traditional British cakes would have brandy in them, rum became the significant ingredient in black cake and along with its intense dark colour, soon became the symbol of the islands. The gift of a Jamaican rum cake has always been seen culturally as a token of deep friendship and respect. The preparation process can be a real labour of love, and ingredients costly, so to be the recipient of such a gift really is an honour.
This cake truly reflects hundreds of years of Caribbean history and culture.
With Jasmine’s Jamaican Rum Cake, you can savour mouth-watering flavours and rich Caribbean history in every delicious bite. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Jamaican traditions with your family or friends.
]]>Growing up I was surrounded with and inspired by my Jamaican aunties who all had a passion for baking. The aroma of their rum cakes became legendary, with our family, friends and neighbours making any excuse they could to come over and sample a piece of this beloved rum-soaked fruit cake.
...I started making it for family and close friends and the feedback was unanimous: it was delicious!
Jamaican rum cake (also known as Jamaican Christmas Cake, Jamaican Fruit Cake or Black Cake) traditionally contains dried fruits; however, as a child I used to pick them out! When I began to bake myself as a hobby, I decided to experiment with our traditional family version and adapt it to create my own “fruitless” black cake recipe.
Once I had perfected my own unique blend I started making it for family and close friends and the feedback was unanimous: it was delicious! It seemed I wasn't the only one who preferred my rum cake without the dried fruit, and many would ask if I was going to start selling my cakes professionally. Thanks to this overwhelming positive feedback and my sheer passion for baking Jamaican rum cake I decided to team up with my husband and together we founded Olga & Asquith Products Ltd!
Like the cake, our name is a representation of our Jamaican heritage and ancestry. It is a tribute to my beloved late Jamaican grandmother and my husband’s beloved late father, both of whom loved black cake just as much as we do.
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