Christmas is just around the corner and millions of people around the world are excited about the Christmas goodies that would be prepared for Christmas Day. The Yuletide Season is a wonderful time of the year for many families which is why mothers really devote time and effort to prepared special dishes on that day. In fact, if there is one piece of dessert that tops the list during the Yuletide season it would be rum fruit cake.
The traditional rum fruitcake is an indispensable part of the Christmas feast since the dessert has a unique flavor that can tastefully complement any main dish. Aside from that, the left-over rum fruit cake can be served with tea or coffee for an enjoyable afternoon snack.In fact, in many countries around the world, the traditional rum fruit cake is also served during weddings where they put a lot of icing on top. The rum fruit cake is classified as dark fruitcake since its uses dark colored ingredients such as brown sugar, molasses and dark fruits. There are many types of rums to choose from but it would be better if you would use something that suits your taste. Here’s a hassle free but delicious rum fruit cake recipe that you can try :
Ingredients
1 (14 oz.) pkg. date bar mix
2/3 cup hot water
3 eggs
1/4 cup flour
2 tbsp molasses
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 c nuts
1 c raisins
1 (8 oz.) pack cherries
1/2 c rum flavoring
Instructions
Combine cherries and raisins in bowl; add 1/3 cup rum flavoring. Cover tightly and leave overnight. Heat oven to 325 degrees. In large bowl, mix together date filling and water. Add crumbly mix from Date bar. Combine eggs, flour, molasses and spices. Blend well. Fold in nuts and drained raisins and cherries. Just pour the batter into greased and floured pan. Bake for at least 1 hour and 25 minutes. Cool thoroughly for a few hours. Put in cheesecloth that which has been soaked in 2 tbsp rum. Store in a tight container.
The rum fruitcake can be served as an afternoon snack bringing you the holidays all year-round.
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