How to Make Queque Navideño | Costa Rica Christmas Recipes | Vlogmas

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor while reducing saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness and moisture.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Cranberries add a tart flavor and vibrant color.

candied fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: dried fruit

Fresh fruit offers a lighter, healthier alternative.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a bowl, combine 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1/4 cup vegetable oil.

Add 3 eggs to the mixture and mix well.

Add a dash of vanilla extract to the mixture.

In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

Add 1/4 cup orange juice to the wet mixture and mix.

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

Fold in 1/2 cup cut dates, 1/2 pear, and 1/2 cup dried papaya into the batter.

Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with oil.

Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, checking for doneness with a knife.

If the cake is still wet, return it to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool slightly.

Soak the warm cake with 3/4 cup rum in three rounds, allowing it to absorb the rum.

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