What can I substitute for rum in fruitcake?

Here are some alcohol options — you can choose any of the below:

• Brand Or Cherry Brandy.
• Dark Rum.
• Medium Sherry.
• Wine.
• Whiskey.
• Orange-Flavored Liqueur.

Does plum cake contain rum?

India. In India plum cake has been served around the time of the Christmas holiday season, and may have additional ingredients such as rum added.

Can whiskey be used for plum cake?

To make a rich and flavourful plum cake, first take about 500 gms of dry fruits and soak them in rum or brandy or you can even try whisky with a little cardamom.

Will Christmas cake keep without alcohol?

Fruitcakes without any alcohol should be consumed within a few days of baking or tightly wrapped and frozen for up to six months.

What is the best alcohol to put in a fruit cake?

Strong, flavourful spirits with a high ABV are ideal for feeding fruitcakes. You can use rum, brandy or whisky for spice, or if you like citrus flavours, try an orange liqueur. Cherry brandy and amaretto will also work well if you prefer these.

Does alcohol cook out of fruit cake?

Although some of the alcohol cooks off during the baking process, a reasonable percentage remains for consumption (after baking for 30 minutes, 35% of the alcohol is still present). When adding alcohol to a cake it is also important to consider the effects on cake structure.

Does plum cake have alcohol?

The aroma of the Christmas plum cake, with its alcohol infused dry fruits and nuts, is simply intoxicating and irresistible.

Which alcohol is good for plum cake?

Alcohol in Plum Cakes Traditionally plum cakes were made by soaking dried fruits and nuts in homemade wine. But I prefer using good quality dark rum. The soaking process adds flavor, softens the nuts and plumps up the fruit.

What can I use instead of alcohol in a Christmas cake?

For a non-alcoholic version, you can replace the alcohol with cold tea, fresh orange or apple juice. You can then feed the cake with either: Cold tea. Fresh orange or apple juice.

What can you soak fruit in instead of alcohol?

If you do not want to use alcohol then fresh orange juice is an alternative, though you should leave the fruits in orange juice to soak overnight in the fridge once they have cooled.

How much alcohol do you soak fruit for Christmas cake?

Poke holes in your just-cooked cake with a skewer and spoon over 2 tbsp alcohol until it has all soaked in. Leave the cake to cool completely in the tin. Peel off the baking parchment, then wrap well in a clean sheet of baking parchment followed by a sheet of foil or a wax wrap.