Thank you for taking the time to let me know I think you could definitely use it for a pork marinade, or alternatively you could boil it down into a syrup and make an extra sticky glaze for the cake maybe! I share my favourite nutritious recipes and healthy eating tips here! Recipe for Dundee Fruit Cake . Fruitcake is usually finished in a loaf pan. Bring to room temperature before completing cake.). Think raisin bread, on steroids. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, spices, and salt. Big Cheers from Australia, Hi Roger, thank you so much for this lovely message! Fold it in with a spoon until combined evenly. Thanks Hi Monique. Grease a 20cm round x 7 cm deep round cake pan. You can simply thaw it rather than bake it again when it comes time to serve it, though warming it in a gentle low oven heat might produce a nicer result rather than just simply naturally defrosting. A simple substitution would be to use: 1 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp allspice, 1/2 tsp nutmeg and 1/2 tsp ground ginger. Wilma. Place fruit and liquid in a non-reactive pot with the sugar, butter, apple juice and spices. This cake doesn’t add too much work to the list. Oh that would be awesome if you can use up nut pulp in this. Hello, I’m having a small Christmas and want to make Christmas cake but won’t get through anywhere near a whole cakes worth, so was wondering if you think this recipe would work as muffins and as a half batch? My mixture was quite sloppy and wet and sticky, which is how my mother’s fruit cakes always were, rather than crumbly and it has turned out spectacular. This fruitcake is our familyâs favorite, packed with dates, walnuts, raisins, and glazed cherries. Wrap in cellophane or Christmas paper and give as gifts to friends and family. I think you should be able to make it work… I would suggest either drying the nut pulp out in the oven first (maybe bake it on a low heat), or maybe adding an extra spoonful or two of coconut flour / or reducing the liquid ingredients to balance the moisture in the cake. If you measured by cup then possibly the flours were more tightly packed (and so weighed more) and this may have made the cake more dry. Glad to see you finally got here with the comment Monique x, Your email address will not be published. I think if you wrap it securely and store it in the fridge, and feed it with alcohol, you should be ok to make it an advance and store it. I used just two spoonful of honey to sweeten it. I hope you will not be offended by all of my questions, I am just trying to troubleshoot and think of things that may have altered the cake’s texture. Haha I am a secret fruit cake fan too (fruit toast too shhh :P). But it is so yummy! . Walnuts – you could use pecans instead, or a mix of walnuts and pistachios is also really lovely, Butter or coconut oil – use the coconut oil for a dairy free cake, Amaretto or another liqueur of choice – optional but if you don’t mind a little bit of alcohol in the cake it is, Honey or maple syrup for the glaze – you can also add a few tablespoons to the cake batter if you want the cake to be sweeter, it is quite sweet already from all of the dried fruit but this will take it to the next level. Perhaps upping the quantities also affected the result and it might have been better to only increase almond meal. Amaretto is the best, right!? I would suggest you could definitely substitute it for the coconut flour, but I’d try to use at least some almond meal in there as well because this has a different texture and helps to keep the cake moist with a nice crumb. I’m a closet fruit-cake fan, and this is looking pretty good! More orange juice as substitute for Amaretto…. Thank you so much for this lovely message, Amber! It says optional. I’ve never seen anything called “mixed spice”. Copyright © 2020 Nourish Every Day Website Development & Website SEO by Duelling Pixels, dairy free, freezer friendly, gluten free, grain free, (optional) – if you don't use this I recommend adding an extra 60mL of orange juice instead. I saw some comments that their cake was dry. I even used it for my Christmas cake and it was very good - yes, this did have added marzipan and icing on it, so not so healthy for this one! There's only one trick: buy the best-quality, moist dried and candied fruit you can afford. Typically this is a mix of sultanas, currants, raisins, mixed peel and sometimes glace cherries. I used a square cake pan but you can also bake it in a round tin if you prefer. I was in hospital for an extended period due to a health issue and I’m only just catching up now. Lovely, moist rich cake. I turned it into individual small cakes in muffin paper holders and it turned out fabulous. Of course, in the description of the video I will reference your website and blog. Plus I used a really big orange which gave lots of juice. If not, bake another 10 minutes, and check again. How to make moist fruit cake We can make moist fruit cake in 3 simple steps. We usually have to make at least two loavesâon⦠Combine dry ingredients and sift into fruit mixture. Thank you…. However, you can also mix together your favourite blend of dried fruits. This can totally change up the flavour of the cake, and if you are motivated to do it I think it is worth it. But that doesn’t mean it couldn’t have turned out this way. and used whiskey and honey for the glaze. Hi Monique Oh so lovely to hear this Susan! Just out of interest. Pangiallo laziale (Italian Christmas Cakes) Pangiallo is a traditional Italian Christmas cake, originally from Rome. Hi Danielle, yep you can just use regular sugar – I would suggest perhaps using half regular sugar, half brown sugar if you can . I’m sorry for the delay in replying to you, I’ve been in hospital for quite an extended period of time due to a health issue. Upped the flours by one quarter and added one egg. If you have suddenly decided that you’d like to make a Christmas cake this year but you want to get it all in the oven with a minimum of fuss, then this Healthy Christmas Fruit Cake recipe is made for you. Look forward to trying your recipe! Thank you for your kind words! You can use any dried fruit that you like in this recipe. I had intended to do this last Christmas myself, but ended up on hospital bedrest pregnant with my twins! This is not to criticise, but I am wondering where I went wrong. This recipe has you covered there as well. I realise that coconut flour requires additional liquid so I am wondering if the same amount of orange juice would be required if using the GF flour. are you planning on replacing the almond meal and the coconut flour? If you're looking for personalised nutrition advice, hop on over to my nutrition services site, moniquecormack.com to book individual nutrition appointments and read my research-based blog posts. If you’re going to glaze the cake, do so immediately while the cake is hot, brushing on your glaze of choice with a pastry brush. Hi Robyn! This healthy cake recipe is naturally gluten-free and fruit-sweetened, making it perfect for a childâs first birthday party, or any occasion where you want to serve a healthier (but still delicious!) Any info please on the specific nutritional info on this cake please, Specifically fat, saturates and sugar? Sounds like you have a super delicious Christmas cake planned this year Thank you for the kind words – I really like this Christmas Cake recipe! Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell. she much preferred your version…it was a lot more moist. Do You Know How your Favorite Fruit Cake has Health Benefits? There’s a little bit of soaking of the fruit involved, but no more than 15 minutes; then you just get to stir everything up, pop it in to the oven and glaze or ice it (if you want to). I'm Monique, nutritionist and creator of Nourish Every Day. I feel the same way about certain ingredients! It comes together very quickly and is bursting with festive flavours we all love during this time of the year. I hope the cake turns out super well for you. I love pumpkin spice so I think that would have been great to use regardless of the requirements Hope you had a great Christmas! © 2020 Discovery or its subsidiaries and affiliates. Thank you so much Issy! I’m not sure about using another nut, do you mean instead of the almond meal? Drain the dried fruits and add the ground almonds, glace cherries, and mixed peel. This easy fruit cake uses Sukrin sweetener instead of sugar and is dairy free. Your recipe looks great to use. A decade-old family recipe for a dense, flavorful and very moist fruit cake for the Christmas season with instructions for soaking in brandy. I couldn’t find your reply to Sue, but like Sue and Casey, I wondered if it is OK to make in advance? Quickly bring batter together with a large wooden spoon, then stir in eggs one at a time until completely integrated, then fold in nuts. I had a look at the ingredients in Monica’s paleo mix and think it might turn out too dry if you just use that. UPDATE NOVEMBER 2019: A number of people have left me a comment asking if I have made this cake well in advance and preserved it by soaking the cake with alcohol. I’m sold! My brain is just ticking over what to do now with leftover juice from fruit soak – any special ideas perhaps I’ll use it for pork marinade. If you measure by cup, loosely pack in the flour, do not press it into the cup. Check for doneness by inserting toothpick into the middle of the cake. Combine dried fruits into a large mixing bowl. Your email address will not be published. I wondered whether I could make this in advance (around now) and feed it with alcohol like you would do with a normal christmas cake? Gently boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Or is the freezer the only option? You should end up with a very thick batter, almost like a wet crumbly dough. Hi Robert, the nutrition facts are for a slice of the cake , I made this gluten free fruit cake today but only cooked it for 60 mins and still it was sooo dry ……50 grams of butter seems to be insufficient……..Could not taste cinnamon or mixed spice even though I put in a little more than required . A family recipe that goes back decades. Let me know how it goes . Some of the recipes I post here, like this peach fruit cake, take me back to my childhood. Thank you so much for this lovely recipe. Published: December 2015 | Updated (mainly the images! Like in the above comment I also soak my fruit in brandy for 4-5 days, and brush the cake with brandy after baking for a couple of days and wow. That is what you are going to get with this fruit cake recipe. I’m trying this recipe on Friday, and I have contacted you about possibly using this recipe for a YouTube video (I will still make it even if it is a no, it looks wonderful :P). Tessa. A really good fruit cake recipe, one you can eat the same day you make it; it's even better if you let sit for awhile. And I would feed it regularly, of course, with ..rum probably. Zest the orange and roughly chop the walnuts, and add the zest and walnuts to the bowl too. I varied it slightly according to ingredients I had and to comply with the SCD. I would bake it and then freeze it. Mini Fruitcakes. Fruitcake is known for his, shall we say longevity. By Karen D. Our Complete Collection of Christmas Cake Recipes Rich cheesecakes, old-fashioned fruitcakes, gingerbread, and red velvet cake. Required fields are marked *. What Goes Into My SW Fruit Cake. I don’t know about you, but for me December is always so insanely busy. Combine the almond flour, coconut flour, bicarb, salt, mixed spice and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Looked for another recipe and came across yours, Did you weigh out the flours or measure by cup? Thanks again for making the recipe so easy to follow. She did love it Monique ! cake. Um wow?! Are you a fruitcake lover? The cake's flavor will enhance considerably over the next two weeks. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe – it means a lot to me when people leave feedback. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a golden cake is obtained, and in a stick test, it should come out clean from the pastry. Hi Claudia, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a message about this cake! Just making mine would love to know, Hi Beth Baste or spritz top with brandy and allow to cool completely before turning out from pan. This cake can also make a lovely wedding or Christmas cake if you decorate it with marzipan and icing. Hope this helps, let me know how you go . For the glaze I took some of the Juice from the soaked fruit As I had no brandy left and mixed it with a little coconut sugar and it was nice and brown and tastes great. Sure dried fruit, when unsweetened and eaten in moderation, can be a good way to get antioxidants and fiber, and nuts are a tasty way to get some healthy fats and protein, but BEWARE: Fruitcake can be high in calories and fat, outweighing any benefits of the individual ingredients. Tastes so awesome. Thanks so much! Dried fruits and nuts are mixed with oil, wine, and flour to create a humble yet tasty treat that is vegan to boot! Get recipes and tips for the most festive Christmas cakes. Easy to make and lasts in fridge. Also I think soaking the fruit for longer is better – the fruit was really plump and moist as that as what adds moisture to the cake. Find healthy, delicious cake recipes including chocolate, lemon, pound and bundt cakes, and homemade birthday cakes. In fact I made another similar cake from a different source, using all almond flour…. I’m so sorry that I have taken so long to reply, due to a personal health issue I was hospitalised over the Christmas period for a month and I am only just catching up now. I bake a lot of flourless cakes for friends and school fundraising using only almond meal. Stir well, then add to the cake mixture, stirring gently until all the fruits are incorporated ⦠I apologise for the delayed reply, I have been in hospital for an extended period of time and I’m only just catching up on my blog now. Too easy! You can pick all the lovely gourmet dried fruits and make the cake so special. I want to make a Christmas cake using pineapple pieces and walnuts no sugar. I want to get this made for our family get together on Christmas Day. Check out the ingredients below. Iâm talking about homemade fruit cake thatâs moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of spices. That would definitely not be optional for me! p.s. (Store in the fridge for about 1 week or freeze for a longer life. Hi Kenyon, thank you for your message. Transfer mixture to a large bowl. Pour the hot water over the fruit and allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes to soften and then drain and allow to cool to room temperature (get on with your cake prep while this is happening). It always makes me happy to hear people enjoying this Christmas cake, as it’s one of my favourite recipes on the blog. The cake will turn out too dry if you add more than is needed, especially if you add too much coconut flour which is super dry in texture, it absorbs so much moisture. You can use a mix of any dried fruit - I use figs, apricots, currants, raisins, sultanas, cherries. Some of my favourite dried fruits to use in my Healthy Christmas Fruit Cake are: For larger dried fruit like figs, dates and apricots, chop them into smaller pieces first if you purchase them whole. Ohhh but that glaze! The reason I added it to this recipe was for sweetness and also to make the result slightly more “cakey” as almond meal is so dense. The biggest risk would be food spoilage but with alcohol, wrapping and being stored in the fridge this risk is kept to a minimum. Combine dried fruits, candied ginger and both zests. A healthy Christmas fruit cake recipe that’s gluten free, dairy free and grain free. When I measured the flour I kept it nice and loose. See how to make a healthy layer cake filled with simple whipped cream ⦠How long to beat the eggs with liquids and butter for? We all love it. Soaking the fruit in brandy makes the cake even better I agree! In a drier oven some cakes require covering to keep them moist. I’m so sorry that I have taken so long to reply, due to a personal health issue I was hospitalised over the Christmas period for a month and I am only just catching up now. If you try it please let me know how you go . Thank you for such a lovely review Lyza , Hi, do i need to substitute the ?amaretto inside the cake? It should be a dense and slightly crumbly cake, but not dry. Yum! Every 2 to 3 days, feel the cake and if dry, spritz with brandy. Though this traditional holiday cake is often maligned (I guess some people donât like candied fruit? Bring to the boil. Combine mixed dried fruit, dates and nectar in a large saucepan. If you would like to calculate it, it’s possible to use a website like happyforks.com which I understand offers a recipe nutritional calculator. Start by soaking the fruit. I just read over the recipe again and I don’t think I mention it anywhere? This looks great! Thank you so much, Sylvie! Hi Tessa, I’m sorry but I haven’t had the chance to make this cake very far in advance yet. Add the peeled orange, vanilla, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon and cloves. Congratulations on the twins. Just beautiful. There is even flaxseed meal inside. I can’t find coconut Sugar where i live, can i use regular Sugar? Would it be the same amount?? Just subscribed for your newsletter! Remove from heat and cool for at least 15 minutes. Add rum and macerate overnight, or microwave for 5 minutes to re-hydrate fruit. I have been very tempted to try this cake soaked in liquor and stored as you would a traditional fruit cake – comparing the ingredients to a traditional fruit cake, there’s nothing to suggest that it wouldn’t work. Let soak for 15 to 20 minutes. I’m sorry but I haven’t received an update from anyone who has stored and fed the cake for an extended period yet. In addition to the dried fruit mix, you will need: A final tip for making this cake, please WEIGH the ingredients if you can. Easy Fruit Cake Recipe. Sign up to the Nourish Every Day newsletter here! This healthy fruit cake tray bake is a lighter alternative to traditional fruit cake. I just finished making this recipe today. This is the best fruit cake I have tried - All the sweetness comes from the fruit as there is no added sugar or fat in this cake. Peach fruit cake. Step 1.Boil the dry fruits In a medium saucepan, combine the butter with the raisins, cranberries, brown sugar,molasses and water and bring to a boil. No need to beat the egg mixture for long, just until well combined . Baked it yesterday. I soaked mine in brandy for a week prior. Coconut flour will never again be seen in my kitchen as I cant help but think it maybe the culprit. Mixed spice is sometimes called “pudding spice” and there are different variations of it depending on what brand you buy. I looked at your pic and my result and was extremely disappointed. Honestly, I used to bake this Christmas cake very frequently for a market stall, and I did not receive any feedback about the cake being dry. Hi Sue, thank you for your message. Cool completely and transfer to a serving platter. The cake is gluten and grain free and it can easily be dairy free as well, it’s only a swap from a small amount of butter to coconut oil. Set ⦠Hi Jenny! Great Christmas cake. Cool 45 minutes. Thank you so much, my first fruit cake ever. Hello Monique Do you think it will make a difference from dried nut flour. I love all of the dried fruit. Has anyone wrapped and stored the cake for 2-10 weeks as you would a traditional Christmas fruit cake? This cake is not supposed to raise much at all – it’s a very dense fruit cake and also uses almond meal, which never really “fluffs” up like ordinary wheat flours do. but I do wonder about the gritty nature of the original surface of the cake. I made it without amaretto It is so delicious! Thank you! Super super yummy- very much like the ‘real thing’ ! In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, oats, flours, baking soda and baking powder. Line base and sides with two layers of baking paper. Have you had any news from others on storing the cake for say 8 weeks, or have you tried it yourself yet? Plus I used coconut oil which I find is much better than butter for moist cakes. Christian, thank you so much for stopping by to give feedback! Ingredients For Fruit Cake Recipe are: x. I have never tried the cake with another nut meal, I tend to use almond meal for nut-based cakes as it’s so readily available! This is such a lovely thing to read. not all ovens are the same and my oven helps keep cakes moist. mmmmm Amaretto! I want to use nut pulp that is left over from making nut milk. ), itâs wonderful when well prepared. Stir in honey, apple and eggs until combined. I agreed! Hi Gwen, of course, happy to help! Also, is it possible to use another nut? Create a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and gradually stir in the wet mixture, stirring as you go (coconut flour is very absorbent so it’s better to add it gradually). Hi Monique, would it be possible to use GF flour to substitute the coconut flour (which I’m not a fan of)? Since this recipe also contains pumpkin purée, I guess we could call it a Pumpkin Fruit Cake and serve it at Thanksgiving?. Take a photo and then tag me. This healthy fruitcake has no candied fruit but sweet dried fruit that makes the dessert so much better. I assume that you have either already tried out this recipe or you made something else for Christmas. Need to cater for allergens? Family events, work, trying to see some friends too…not to mention the Christmas planning, shopping and cooking. Unfortunately I haven’t done this yet! I was worried because it didnt raise much. My all time favourite Christmas cake recipe. That way it looks more like a cake than fruit bars. Preheat oven to 150°C/300°F. Thank you Libby! Thanks for your help. Hope this helps! Also easy to freeze. Bring mixture to a boil stirring often, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Place fruit and liquid in a non-reactive pot with the sugar, butter, apple juice and spices. and forgot to add the walnuts Delicious just the same However another factor is that in my experience the consistency and quality of coconut flour varies incredibly from brand to brand, so I would perhaps encourage you (if you ever want to try coconut flour again) to purchase a different brand that produces a more finely milled, softer flour. This simple and delicious cake is a must: NO refined sugar, NO refined flour and loaded with yogurt. I think this cake will keep pretty well for at least a few weeks so long as it’s stored in the fridge wrapped very well to keep in the moisture, or alternatively I would just freeze it. If I wrap it in wax-proof paper and foil and put in a cake tin/plastic tub in the fridge, would that work, do you think? Either way I hope whatever cake you had was delicious To answer your questions, you could just use plain GF flour as the substitute, and correct I would reduce the amount of orange juice. Many store-bought varieties, stuffed with unrecognizable candied bits, deserve their bad reputation--but not these wonderful cakes, made with a generous serving of dried fruit and candied orange peel in a light batter. Best wishes from the West of Ireland. But 60 ml makes me think perhaps i need to substitute it with another liquid? Is it ok if i leave this step out, You can definitely leave it out, but if you are worried about the moisture and want to use something alcohol-free, I would use orange juice . I haven’t tried the glaze yet; usually decorate the top with slivered almonds prior to baking. Thank you so much. Preheat your oven to 150 C. Line a 20 cm cake tin (preferably spingform) with baking paper along the base and sides. she’s going to love it….if my husband hasn’t eaten it all first . In a medium bowl, combine dried fruit, applesauce, pineapple, fruit zests and juices, and vanilla. Plus, not only is⦠Would love to know if you tried the soaking and storing? Such a lovely fruitcake, and so easy to make too! After making 5 x 12cm flourless christmas cakes from an old Taste recipe which was ok,,I had about 400gms of very boozy hand cut dried fruit left over. It calls for 3 tsp mixed spice. It wouldn’t be a Christmas cake without a sweet boozy finish! , Baked this today – so easy and delicious. Despite my best intentions I never seem to get my Christmas cake done very far in advance. Do let me know how you go! Best wishes, Monique. I also love making my Cranberry and Date Chocolate Truffles! This healthy invisible apple cake, also known as thousand layer apple cake is with 70% fruit and healthy wholesome ingredients, which makes it the healthiest cake you'd make. Thanks, Sue. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter (or coconut oil), vanilla and amaretto (or extra orange juice if you aren't using liqueur). Made my Christmas , Aw thank you SO much Maria! Remove from heat and cool for at least 15 minutes. I have never used Monica’s Mix Paleo flour myself. There are more details in the email, but I am just commenting this so that you are more likely to see my request :). need more Christmas recipe inspo? Thanks for this recipe (even though you posted it 5 years ago lol). 42 Best Christmas Fruitcake Recipes - Holiday Fruitcake Ideas Thank you, Megan, Hi Megan, I’m so so sorry about the delay in replying to your message. I only recently discovered it and can’t believe I’ve been missing out on something so delicious for so long . Made with almond flour, coconut flour, dried fruit, mixed spices and a little orange zest for a lovely authentic festive feel. (Batter can be completed up to this point, then covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. I hope you have a fabulous Christmas! The glaze totally makes it I agree! Hi my name is Robyn. "These are baked in mini-muffin tins and make a great addition to a ⦠(Batter can be completed up to this point, then covered and refrigerated for ⦠I also love that this is grain free! Hope you had a great Christmas , Just made this for my daughter who’s on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet … it’s a winner ! Remove cake from oven and place on cooling rack or trivet. , Hi did anyone try this with the storing and soaking method yet?! i.e. Combine the rosette with the remaining sugar and place in a saucepan. Ah, the maligned fruitcake. , Hi monique.. Keep the orange. I don’t mean that in a rude way at all, just maybe it’s honestly not for you! To use the glaze I have suggested above, simply heat up the honey so it’s really runny, mix with the amaretto and then brush over the top of the cake. ), I love seeing your creations! Hey Monique. This sounds delicious. . You can also poke a few holes in the cake and then drizzle it over, if you want to use a lot and really soak the cake. ): November 2020. I’m super happy to hear you enjoyed the cake , Hi Monique cakes in the oven can’t wait smells so good. To make the batter: Place the butter and sugar in a large bowl (at least 6-quart), ⦠Coconut flour is SO absorbent, just the tiniest amount makes a huge difference. So glad you liked it Enas! Plain or self-raising? 4. When I come to serve it do I simply defrost it naturally or do I reheat it in the oven considering that it would already have been baked.? If you decide to give the cake as a gift, be sure to tell the recipient that they are very lucky indeed. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 30 minutes and then place on a wire rack to cool to room temperature. Definitely pinning this. All rights reserved. Followed recipe carefully but was surprised at only 50 g of butter ……very disappointed ….dry and crumbly ….wasted money on best ingredients and no one would eat it ! This easy healthy fruit cake tray bake combines traditional festive flavours and is a much simplified, quicker version of traditional fruit cake. If you’re using larger fruit like dates and apricots, roughly chop them up first (my quick tip: snip them with kitchen scissors – it will save you so much time!). Very impressed and hard to believe it is gluten free. The only other thoughts I had were whether the fruit was soaked sufficiently and whether you glazed the cake? Line the bottom of a 9-inch-by-4-inch pan with parchment (baking) paper. Spoon into a 10-inch non-stick loaf pan and bake for 1 hour. I hope that you were able to experiment with this recipe – muffins or a half batch would both work, I think, so long as you change the baking time , Hi, Tender apple layers with thin custard-like layers, topped with cinnamon oats ⦠Some people call this cake an "Oxford lunch." Hi Iona! Start by soaking the fruit. Thank you again . Oh… and I also added a tsp of pure almond extract…. However I must be honest, I haven’t done it yet! Make sure your soaked fruit is well drained, and then add this to the cake batter. Soaking the fruit in brandy would be so yum, one year I’ll actually be organised enough to do this myself! I’m so glad you enjoyed the cake xx, Hi Monique, Hi Christine, thank you for your message. Hope the cake turns out well , Hi, I decided to try this cake this year but I plan to cook it ahead because of lack of time and freeze it. Now at least I have a good excuse, I’m a new mum of twins this year! Provided an appropriate amount of alcohol is fed to the cake as you would do normally it should keep well. I am writing as I seem to be in the minority as far as a baking success. If it comes out clean, it's done. Love the sound of the cake, will make it for my wheat allergy boss this year. Can you tell me what spices to use and quantities? Many times I have taken the easy option and just used a store-bought mixed dried fruit, which always seems to be on sale around Christmas time! Hi Wilma, I’m sorry that this cake did not meet your expectations. 1) Dried Mixed Fruits = 300g 2) Egg = 2 3) Butter = 110g 4) Flour = 100g 5) Brown Sugar = 50g 6) Baking Powder = 1/2teaspoon 7) 1 Orange Zest and Juice 8) Cinnamon = 1/2 teaspoon 9) Salt = 1/4teaspoon 10) Vanilla Extract = 1teaspoon 11) Water = ⦠Crack eggs into a blender. Great recipe and first Christmas cake ever. Hi Ros, I’m so glad to hear you were able to make this work as an SCD compliant recipe! I used my homemade pumpkin spice instead of mixed spice, ground dried mandarin peel instead of orange zest… and commercial sugar free orange juice as I didn’t have an orange. So nice! From the way you describe the mixture, it sounds like the “gritty” texture might have been from the coconut flour; it does have more of a grainy feel than almond meal and I’m wondering if you maybe just don’t like it? Hi Aditi, no there is no coconut sugar in the recipe. Bring mixture to a boil stirring often, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Peach fruit cake. I purchased extra fresh dates and soft pitted prunes..chopped them up and added to the other fruit. I just spent ages checking out your website – it’s fabulous, I’m flattered you stopped by to comment! Thank you Emily! I have Monica’s Mix Paleo flour can I use these ingredient? Squeeze in the juice of the orange (doesn't matter if some pulp goes in). I also find there can be variability between coconut flour brands so perhaps the coconut flour you have was very drying – it’s so incredibly absorbent so can really change a cake dramatically. So no need to boil water and the fruit mixture was very moist. Hi Yanika, I would not freeze the cake unbaked. , Filed Under: Desserts and Sweets, Recipe Tagged With: cake, christmas, christmas cake, dairy free, fruit cake, gluten free, gluten free cake, grain free, healthy baking, healthy dessert. If you make this cake, please leave me a comment below to let me know how it turns out, and don’t forget to take a snap and tag me on Instagram, you can find me over at @moniquecormacknutrition! When I talk about delicious fruitcake growing up, I donât mean that boxed stuff that the grown-ups tried to make you eat as a kid. I designed my Christmas cake recipe to be as simple and straightforward as possible because I think that December is stressful enough already. Is there supposed to be coconut sugar in this recipe? Fill your kettle and pop it on to boil while you organise all the dried fruit into a large bowl. More moisture obviously but I’m thinking that it won’t make too much difference? The recipe comes from the wife of a family friend, Patricia, who for years sent us a loaf every Christmas. Remove from heat. Hi Casey, I’ve just replied back to Sue who has commented just before you on my thoughts on this Just check out the other comments! I do not have a nutritional calculator on my website at present, it’s something I’m researching but I’m not sure how I feel about putting so many numbers on my foods as it’s not really how I eat intuitively myself. Thank you for your comment. Thanks xx, Hi Alice, thank you SO much for this lovely positive review, I am so happy to read this! By turning the cakes over, and glazing the bottoms with a mix of strained marmalade and date syrup, they look ok, For years, I have been making a ‘traditional’ Christmas cake for the family, but wanted to try this one this year and holy moly I’m glad I did! Apologies for being so long winded, Hi Grant, thank you for your honest feedback about the cake. This is extremely impressive!!! This old-fashioned recipe is easy to make and can be stored for months. Fill your kettle and pop it on to boil while you organise all the dried fruit ⦠The best fruit cakes are matured for at least a month and moistened or âfedâ from time to time with alcohol such as sherry, Madeira or brandy. Thanks so much for this lovely feedback Carol! All went well until the final mix of wet and dry had a very sandy feel..and after one hour that is how the top of the cakes still felt to the touch. Alton Brown Cooks Live: The A&E Bloody Bull+, Alton Brown Cooks Live: Panini Press Dinner, Alton Brown Cooks Live: Roasted Snapper, Island Edition. I soak the fruit in brandy up to 3 days instead of hot water; makes it richer and more flavourful (4 TB to 1/4c). In this article, I will show you how I make this fruit cake from scratch. Claudia. When cake is completely cooled, seal in a tight sealing, food safe container. Thanks . Scoop the cake batter in to your lined baking tin and press down with your fingers or the back of a spoon until there are no gaps and the top is smooth. Can I freeze it unbaked and bake it once defrosted please? I’m actually planning on making it this week (have all the ingredients) so long as the babies nap long enough for me to do so! Candied fruit has been soaked in sugar syrup and also dried for preservation. Would you substitute it for all of the flour in this recipe? Thanks! 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