How To Make A Decadent Jamaican Christmas Cake Recipe

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Non-alcoholic options maintain flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits can reduce sugar content.

Soak dried fruits in dark rum for at least 24 hours or up to several weeks.

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, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.

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

Fold in soaked dried fruits, candied citrus peel, cherries, and walnuts.

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

Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Once cooled, brush the top with additional rum if desired.

Wrap the cake in plastic wrap and store in a cool place until ready to serve.

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