Description
A moist, flavorful, and rich holiday cake made with a blend of nuts, dried fruits, and festive spices, perfect for those following vegan and gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp flaxseed meal
- 185g Nuttelex original dairy-free spread
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1 cup gluten-free buckwheat flour
- 1/3 cup Brazil nuts
- 1/3 cup pecans
- 1/3 cup halved macadamia nuts
- 1/4 cup pistachio kernels
- 1 1/2 tbsp brandy
- Cranberry and fig fruit mince
- 1 cup sultanas
- 1 cup dried figs, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dried pitted prunes, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup currants
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 2 tsp finely grated orange rind
- 1/2 cup tawny fortified wine
- 1 1/2 tsp mixed spice
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 star anise
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
Instructions
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Step 1To make the fruit mince, place all ingredients in an airtight container. Stir to combine. Secure lid. Store in a cool, dark place for at least 1 week, stirring every 2 days, to allow flavours to develop (see notes).
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Step 2Preheat oven to 150C/130C fan-forced. Grease a 7cm-deep, 19cm (base) square cake pan (see notes). Line base and sides of pan with 1 layer of brown paper and 2 layers of baking paper, extending paper 5cm above edges of pan.
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Step 3Place pre-prepared fruit mince in a large bowl. Discard star anise and cinnamon. Place flaxseed and 3/4 cup water in a medium bowl. Stir well. Stand for 2 minutes or until mixture thickens. Meanwhile, add dairy-free spread to fruit mince. Stir until well combined. Add flaxseed mixture. Stir until well combined. Add almond meal and flour. Stir until well combined.
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Step 4Spread mixture into prepared pan. Level top with a spatula. Using the picture as a guide, decorate cake with nuts.
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Step 5Bake for 2 hours or until a skewer inserted in centre comes out clean. Brush hot cake with brandy. Stand for 5 minutes. Fold paper over top of cake and turn, in pan and upside-down, onto a tray lined with baking paper. Cover with a clean tea towel. Cool cake in pan overnight. Serve (see notes).
Notes
Tips on using alternative dried fruits or nuts based on availability or preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan, Gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan and Gluten-free Christmas Cake