DARK Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cherries offer a tart flavor while raisins are more economical.

dark brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: light brown sugar

Coconut sugar has lower glycemic index, while light brown sugar is less expensive.

brandy

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: water

Apple juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while water reduces cost.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is healthier, while margarine is more affordable.

Soak the mixed dried fruits and nuts in brandy for at least 1 hour.

Cream together butter and dark brown sugar until light and fluffy.

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

Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, spices, and salt in a separate bowl.

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

Fold in the soaked fruit mixture, vanilla extract, and zest until evenly distributed.

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

Bake in the preheated oven for 2-2.5 hours, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

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