Real Guyanese 🇬🇾 Rum Cake + Fruit Cake (Holiday Favorite)

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: white rum

Non-alcoholic extract provides flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits can reduce sugar content, while raisins are more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is healthier, while margarine is often cheaper.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is less expensive.

Soak mixed dried fruits in dark rum overnight.

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

Cream butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.

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

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

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

Fold in the soaked dried fruits, cherries, almonds, orange zest, and lemon zest.

Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.

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

Cool the cake in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Brush the top of the cake with additional rum if desired.

Store in an airtight container to allow flavors to develop.

Cooking Techniques

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