HOW TO MAKE NIGERIAN RICH FRUIT CAKE WITHOUT OVEN & MIXER | NIGERIAN FRUIT CAKE WITH POT & STOVE

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits provide a lighter option, while raisins are more economical.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white rum

Apple juice offers a non-alcoholic alternative, while white rum is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat, while margarine can be more affordable.

chopped nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are a nut-free option and often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.

Mix dried fruits with a splash of rum and let soak for at least 30 minutes.

Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.

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

Sift together flour, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt.

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

Fold in the soaked fruits, nuts, and zests until evenly distributed.

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

Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until a skewer comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Brush the top with additional rum or syrup for moisture.

Store the cake in an airtight container for at least a day before serving to enhance flavors.

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