How to make FRUIT CAKE

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can reduce sugar content while raisins are more affordable.

candied peel

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: zest

Dried fruit offers a similar texture with less sugar.

brandy

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: water

Apple juice adds moisture without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil can lower saturated fat content.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C).

Grease and line a cake tin with parchment paper.

In a bowl, mix the mixed dried fruits, rum or brandy, and orange juice.

In a separate bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, all spice, and salt; gradually fold into the butter mixture.

Add the fruit mixture, molasses, and orange zest; stir until combined.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin.

Bake for 90 minutes, covering with foil after 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

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