Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe–PART 1: Cake Mixing/Fruit Soaking | Kolkata Christmas Plum Cake at Home

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: dried apricots

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are often more affordable and still provide sweetness.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are generally less expensive and nut-free.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Margarine is a cheaper alternative for baking.

rum

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: non-alcoholic wine

Non-alcoholic wine provides a similar flavor profile without alcohol.

Soak the fruits in rum for at least 20 days before baking.

Chop dates, apricots, and ginger into 1cm chunks.

Finely chop the orange peels.

Transfer all the chopped fruits to an airtight jar.

Pour alcohol over the fruits and shut the jar.

Do not refrigerate the jar; give it a shake every two days.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens