Dark and Stormy Fruit Cake

This Dark and Stormy Fruit Cake is a boozy, spiced treat perfect for the festive season. It features dried fruits soaked in spiced rum, infused with the warmth of mixed spices and citrus zest, then baked to perfection. Regular “feeding” with rum ensures the cake stays moist and flavorful.

Ingredients Summary:

• Fruits: 1kg mixed dried fruits, stem ginger
• Liquids: Spiced rum, citrus juice
• Dry Ingredients: Flour, ground almonds, baking powder, spices
• Binding and Flavoring: Butter, dark muscovado sugar, eggs, vanilla extract​

High-Level Instructions:

1. Preparation: Simmer dried fruit with rum, butter, sugar, and citrus juice/zest. Cool the mixture.
2. Baking Setup: Line and insulate the cake tin with parchment and newspaper.
3. Mixing: Combine dry ingredients with the fruit mixture, eggs, and flavorings. Stir well.
4. Baking: Bake at a low temperature for around 2 hours.
5. Post-Baking Care: Poke holes in the cake, feed with rum, and allow to cool. Store and continue feeding periodically until ready to ice​.
   

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