How To Make Jamaican Fruit Cake | Rum Cake

dark rum

🥗Healthier: apple juice

💰Cheaper: white rum

Apple juice maintains moisture without alcohol.

mixed dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: raisins

Raisins are more affordable and still provide sweetness.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat option.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

Add 1/4 cup of butter to a mixing bowl.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the butter and mix until combined.

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

In a separate bowl, combine 4.5 cups of self-raising flour, 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.

Blend the soaked mixed dried fruits (raisins and cherries) in a bowl.

Add the blended fruit mixture to the flour mix and combine thoroughly.

Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the mixture to balance the egg flavor.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of vanilla extract and a splash of rum and red label wine to the mixture, stirring well.

Add 1 tablespoon of browning sauce to the mixture, adjusting to desired color.

Grease the baking pan to prevent sticking.

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

Bake in the oven at 150°C (300°F) for 1 hour and 45 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Once baked, brush the top of the cake with a mixture of red label wine and rum to keep it moist.

Allow the cake to cool before serving.

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