We believe that just because someone has dietary requirements they shouldn't have to miss out on enjoy a slice of celebration cake. This Vegan Fruit Cake is gluten free, dairy free and egg free and to top all that off, it is really simple to bake. This cake is perfect for any occassions from weddings, birthdays and of course Christmas cake.
14 ingredients8 steps
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Ingredients
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1kgMixed dried fruit
200gDairy free margarine
200gBillington's Unrefined Dark Muscovado Sugar
1Orange (grated rind)
1Lemon (grated rind)
4 tbspFlax seeds
8 tbspWarm water
250gGluten free self raising flour
50gGround Almonds
1 tspMixed spice
1 tspNutmeg
1 tspNielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract
100gGlacé cherries (chopped)
2 tbspBrandy
Nutritional information per 91g serving
Energy 381cal
Fat 10g
of which Saturates 2g
Carbohydrates 65g
of which Sugars 53g
Protein 2.8g
Salt 0.27g
Method
Step 1
Soak the mixed fruit in 2 tbsp of Brandy overnight if possible, however if you don't have the time to do so, you can soak for 1-2 hours as an alternative.
Ingredients for this step
1kgMixed dried fruit
2 tbspBrandy
Step 2
Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F, Gas Mark 3) Grease and line 8" round tin.
Step 3
Cream together the margarine and Dark Muscovado Sugar until light and fluffy.
Ingredients for this step
200gDairy free margarine
200gBillington's Unrefined Dark Muscovado Sugar
Step 4
Mix together the ground flax seeds and warm water, then add to the flour, grated lemon and orange rinds, ground almonds, vanilla extract and spices and continue to mix.
Ingredients for this step
4 tbspFlax seeds
8 tbspWarm water
250gGluten free self raising flour
1Lemon (grated rind)
1Orange (grated rind)
50gGround Almonds
1 tspMixed spice
1 tspNutmeg
1 tspNielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract
Step 5
Stir in the soaked fruit (including any leftover alcohol in the bowl) and cherries until well combined.
Ingredients for this step
100gGlacé cherries (chopped)
Step 6
Place mixture into the tin and bake for 2 - 2½ hours until skewer cones out clean (cover with foil if the cake starts to brown too much during baking)
Step 7
Leave to cool on a wire cooling rack. If baking in advance you can feed the cake every week with a few tablespoons of brandy.
Step 8
To store wrap in greaseproof paper and place in a sealed plastic container.
4 Baker Ratings
Was unsure about how well this would cut but made it for my daughter’s wedding. It did cut well and tasted fantastic. So many compliments. Will definitely be making another for Christmas. Thanks.
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Far too much fruit for me. Next time I would half the amount of fruit. Tastes great though!
