Authentic Jamaican Christmas Black Rum Cake Recipe

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum flavoring

💰Cheaper: spiced rum

Non-alcoholic flavoring provides a similar taste without alcohol.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can be used for a lighter version, while raisins are more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index.

Soak mixed dried fruit in white rum and red wine.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease the baking pan.

Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add 5 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and add lime peel to cut down any rawness.

In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and all spice.

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

Fold in the soaked fruit, along with some rum and red wine mixture.

Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and smooth the top.

Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.

While the cake is baking, prepare a rum and wine mixture in a spray bottle.

Once the cake is done, spray the top with the rum and wine mixture while it's still hot.

Cooking Techniques

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