The Black Cake Midnight Deadline

dark rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum extract

💰Cheaper: spiced apple cider

Non-alcoholic extract provides flavor without alcohol.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits can reduce sugar and calories.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil offers a healthier fat alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with less processing.

Cream together 1/2 pound of butter and 1/2 pound of sugar until light and fluffy.

Add 6 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Sift together 3/4 pound of flour and 3 teaspoons of baking powder in a separate bowl.

Fold in the sifted flour mixture into the butter and sugar mixture gradually.

Add 1 pound of dried fruits (raisins, currants, prunes) and 1/4 pound of mixed peel into the batter.

Pour in a bottle of cherry brandy and mix well.

Add molasses until the mixture is brown.

Add cinnamon and orange peel for flavor.

Add bitters and a teaspoon of vanilla essence for extra flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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