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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.

Add margarine into a mixer.

Add white sugar to the margarine in the mixer.

Mix the margarine and sugar until combined.

Add fresh eggs into the mixer one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Add orange juice and orange zest to the mixture; mix until combined.

Add baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon, and flour; mix until smooth.

Add the soaked mixed dried fruit; stir until evenly distributed.

Add 1 cup of brandy and mix until combined.

Pour the batter into two pans: one 10-inch and one 18-inch.

Set the oven to bake at 180°C (approximately 350°F).

Bake for 45 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool before wrapping it.

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