Christmas Fruit Cake, Black Cake, Rum Cake, Super Moist & Delicious!

mixed dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit offers a lighter option, while raisins are more economical.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds provide a nut-free alternative and are often less expensive.

rum or brandy

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic apple cider

💰Cheaper: water

Apple cider adds flavor without alcohol, while water is a budget-friendly option.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is usually cheaper.

Cream together 1 pound of butter and 1 pound of sugar until smooth and icing-like.

Whisk 9 eggs in a container and add 2 teaspoons of lime peel to cut the rawness.

Gradually add the egg mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, a little at a time to prevent curdling.

Add the stewed and soaked fruits to the mixture and give it a quick light blend, keeping some chunks.

Add a bit of rum to the blended fruit mixture to avoid waste.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence and 4 tablespoons of browning to the mixture, adjusting the browning to your preference.

In a separate container, combine 4 cups of baking flour, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 4 teaspoons of baking powder. Mix well and sieve to aerate.

Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, adding a little at a time and avoiding overmixing.

Pour the batter into greased baking containers lined with wax paper, filling them about three-quarters full.

Tap the pans to release any air bubbles and ensure even distribution of the batter.

Preheat the oven to 250°F and bake for 45 minutes, then reduce the heat to 200°F and bake for another 45 minutes with a water bath at the bottom of the oven.

After 1.5 hours, check the cakes with a toothpick to ensure they come out clean.

Saturate the hot cakes with rum and wine to enhance moisture, allowing them to soak up the liquid.

Let the cakes cool for about 5 hours before cutting into them.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens