Soaking Fruits for Black Cake and Fruit Cake || Guyanese Christmas!- Episode 317

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Non-alcoholic extract provides flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits can be healthier but may alter texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Soak mixed dried fruits in dark rum for at least 24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.

Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

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

Sift together flour, baking powder, and spices in a separate bowl.

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

Fold in soaked fruits, citrus zest, and chopped almonds.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Once cool, brush the top with more dark rum if desired.

Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and let it age for at least a week before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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