How to Make Jamaican Fruit Cake|Rum Cake| Christmas Fruit Cake|Black Cake|ChannesCooking

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: spiced apple juice

Rum extract provides flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits can reduce sugar content.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds flavor and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Soak mixed dried fruits in dark rum overnight.

Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).

Grease and line a cake pan with parchment paper.

Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

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

Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

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

Fold in the soaked fruits, nuts, cherries, lemon zest, and orange zest.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake for 2-3 hours, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Brush the top with additional rum for extra flavor.

Wrap the cooled cake in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.

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