BEST CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE, RUM CAKE, BLACK CAKE RECIPE, Rich, Dense,Delicious Perfect Fruit Cake

dark rum

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white rum

Apple juice maintains moisture without alcohol.

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more affordable and still provide sweetness.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Soak mixed dried fruits in dark rum for at least 24 hours, preferably a week.

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.

Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

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

Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

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

Fold in the soaked fruits, nuts, vanilla extract, almond extract, orange zest, and lemon zest.

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

Bake for 2-3 hours, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Once cooled, brush the top with additional rum, if desired.

Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and store in a cool place for at least a week before serving.

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