How To Make Jamaican Fruit Cake | Black cake recipe

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: dried raisins

Fresh fruits can be healthier but may alter texture.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar adds a unique flavor while being less processed.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

Soak mixed dried fruits in rum, red label wine, and stone ginger wine.

Preheat the oven (temperature not specified).

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

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

Add vanilla, rose water, and molasses to the mixture.

Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl.

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

Fold in the soaked fruits and browning.

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

Bake for an unspecified time until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool before serving.

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