Traditional Christmas Rum Fruit Cake Recipe
It’s that time of the year again! And if you’re in the mood to get baking something delicious, a traditional Christmas rum fruit cake is the perfect treat to make and enjoy. For this recipe, you’ll need to mix together a few ingredients, bake it in the oven, and top it off with a tasty glaze. You’ll find that this cake is the perfect addition to any holiday table.
Ingredients
To make this traditional Christmas rum fruit cake, you’ll need:
- 1 cup dark raisins
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped dates
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Instructions
To start, you’ll need to mix together the dark raisins, golden raisins, dried cranberries, chopped dates, and chopped dried apricots in a bowl. Pour in the dark rum and mix everything together. Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and set it aside for at least 30 minutes (ideally overnight) to allow the flavors to mingle and the fruits to absorb the rum.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter until creamy. Add the brown sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and mix to combine.
With the mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the rum-soaked fruits and the chopped walnuts.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
To finish, dust the top of the cooled cake with confectioners’ sugar. Slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
This traditional Christmas rum fruit cake is surprisingly healthy! One slice (1/8 of the cake) contains the following nutrition facts:
- Calories: 269 kcal
- Protein: 3.6 g
- Total fat: 10.6 g
- Saturated fat: 5.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39.3 g
- Fiber: 1.6 g
- Sugar: 23.3 g
- Sodium: 282 mg
This traditional Christmas rum fruit cake is surprisingly healthy for a dessert. The dark rum adds a subtle flavor, but it also adds a bit of nutrition. Rum is high in antioxidants, which can help to reduce inflammation, promote healthy cell growth, and protect against disease. Additionally, the dried fruits and nuts in this cake are also a great source of vitamins and minerals, making this cake an overall healthy treat.
If you’re looking for a festive holiday dessert to make this season, this traditional Christmas rum fruit cake is the perfect choice. It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and surprisingly healthy. Make it for your next holiday gathering and watch it disappear!
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