BARBADOS CHRISTMAS POUND CAKE (MY VERSION)

dark rum

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white rum

Apple juice adds moisture without alcohol, while white rum is more affordable.

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit can be used for a lighter cake, while raisins are a budget-friendly option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free alternative, while margarine is often less expensive.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar offers a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more economical.

In a bowl, combine 5.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 5 teaspoons of baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and the zest of 1 lemon; whisk together.

In a separate bowl, soak 1.5 cups of mixed peel, 1 cup of chopped cherries, and 2/3 cup of dark raisins in 0.5 cup of Barbados rum for 2 days, stirring occasionally.

After soaking, mix the soaked fruit with the rum.

In another bowl, cream 1.5 cups of margarine and 2.5 cups of granulated sugar until soft.

Add 4 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Gradually add the milk and flour mixture to the creamed margarine and sugar, mixing on low speed.

Prepare a baking pan with baking spray and preheat the oven to 350°F.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for approximately 19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

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