Jamaican Fruit Cake - Christmas Cake, Rum Cake

Ingredients

Jamaican Christmas Cake

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1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until the mixture turns pale yellow.
2. Add Eggs: Add 2 eggs at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate the vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together all the dry ingredients.
4. Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly. The batter will be very heavy.
5. Add Fruit Mixture: Stir in about 2 cups of the prepared fruit mixture, adjusting the amount to your taste. Mix well.
6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into well-greased and floured cake tins. Bake at 350°F