Jamaican Christmas Black Rum Cake: A Taste of Island Tradition

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.

Blend 500 g of raisins with red wine and 2 tbsp of rum for a few seconds until coarsely blended.

Blend glass cherries with a little rum and red wine for a few seconds.

Cream 12 oz of unsalted butter and 8 oz of brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

Sift 12 oz of plain flour with 2 tsp of baking powder, 1 tsp of mixed spice, 1 tsp of ground nutmeg, a pinch of ground cinnamon, and sea salt.

Add 6 eggs to the creamed butter and sugar, two at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Grate lemon zest and add it to the mixture.

Fold in the blended fruits and gradually add the sifted flour mixture, mixing until just combined.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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