How to: Make the Best Jamaican Fruit Cake - Caribbean Fruit Cake Christmas

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 (raisins, prunes, cherries) in wine overnight.

Blend the soaked fruits and wine together and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, whip together 1 pound of butter and 1.5 cups of sugar until creamy.

Add 6-7 eggs to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 pound of flour, 2 tablespoons of baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.

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

Fold in the blended fruits, orange zest, and lemon zest.

Add 2 tablespoons of browning sauce for color.

Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40 minutes, checking for doneness.

Allow the cake to cool before serving.

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