Visit Barbados - How To Make Bajan Great Cake Christmas Cake

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: white rum

Non-alcoholic extract provides flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit is lighter and healthier, while raisins are more economical.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option, while margarine is often less expensive.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans are a healthy nut alternative, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Soak mixed dried fruit in dark rum overnight.

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

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

Fold in soaked dried fruit, cherries, walnuts, orange zest, and lemon zest.

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

Bake for 2-2.5 hours, until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Brush the top with additional dark rum while still warm.

Wrap the cooled cake in plastic wrap and store in a cool place for at least a week before serving.

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