A Non Traditional Caribbean Christmas Rum/Fruit Cake | CaribbeanPot.com

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: spiced apple juice

Rum extract provides flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits can reduce sugar content.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Preheat the oven according to the boxed cake mix instructions.

Prepare the cake mix as per the instructions on the box, adding the rum, Port, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and orange zest to the mixture.

Fold in the raisins, prunes, citrus peel, and mixed fruit into the batter.

Add Caribbean Browning for color and flavor, mixing well.

Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.

Bake according to the time specified on the boxed cake mix, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Once baked, soak the finished cake with additional Port or Rum for extra flavor.

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