RINGING IN THE CHRISTMAS THE JAMAICAN WAY 🇯🇲🎄BAKING FRUIT CAKE FOR THE FAMILY + LAST SCHOOL WEEK

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits can reduce sugar content.

Soak dried fruits in dark rum for at least 24 hours.

Use softened butter that was left out overnight.

Beat the softened butter in a mixer for about 30 seconds on low speed.

Add brown sugar to the butter and mix until combined.

Crack eggs and whisk them, then sift them to remove any shell pieces.

Add eggs to the butter and sugar mixture one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.

Fold in soaked dried fruits, candied citrus peel, cherries, and walnuts.

Pour the batter into a prepared cake pan and smooth the top.

Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

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