Trini BLACK CAKE/RUM CAKE |Bake With ME! | Christmas 2019 | #Vlog

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Non-alcoholic extract maintains flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits can be a lighter alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar adds flavor while being less processed.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

Start by preparing the fruit base for the cake.

Add dried cherries, raisins, and orange peel to a large cast iron pot.

Simmer the fruits on low heat with Welch's grape juice for about 20-30 minutes until soft.

Let the fruit cool completely before blending it to the desired consistency.

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Add 8 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Sift together 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 4 teaspoons of baking powder.

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

Fold in the blended fruit mixture, vanilla extract, citrus zests, and chopped nuts.

Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.

Bake in the oven until a skewer comes out clean.

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