Venezuelan Ham Bread Pan De Jamon Venezolano

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: white rum

Non-alcoholic extract provides flavor without alcohol.

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruits can be lighter and more nutritious.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a dairy-free option.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Almonds provide similar crunch with less cost.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a bundt pan.

Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

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

Stir in milk and vanilla extract until combined.

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

Fold in mixed dried fruits, walnuts, orange zest, and lemon zest.

Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan, smoothing the top.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack.

Brush the warm cake with dark rum to soak.

Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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