CAKE IN THE OVEN BAKING, CHRISTMAS DAY IS COMING... #FRUIT CAKE

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can reduce sugar content while raisins are more affordable.

candied peel

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: zest

Dried fruit offers a similar texture with less sugar.

brandy

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: water

Apple juice adds moisture without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil can lower saturated fat content.

Drive to the market to pick up ingredients.

Purchase 2 trays of eggs and various fruits.

Return home and prepare to bake the cake.

Wash the baking pans and gather ingredients.

Measure 1 pound of butter and add to a mixing bowl.

Measure 1 pound of sugar and add to the butter.

Add 1 tablespoon of essence to the mixture.

Mix the butter and sugar together using a spoon, pressing and mashing until combined.

Measure 1 pound of flour and add to the mixture.

Add 12 eggs to the mixture, adjusting the number if eggs are small.

Add 1 to 2 pounds of mixed dried fruit to the mixture.

Sprinkle in cinnamon and nutmeg to taste.

Continue mixing until all ingredients are well combined.

Cooking Techniques

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