🍰✨ Gluten-Free Fruit Cake ✨🍰
Rich, moist, and packed with flavor—this gluten-free fruit cake is perfect for any celebration or cozy treat at home.
🧾 Ingredients
🍇 Fruit Mix:
• 2 cups mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, chopped dates, prunes)
• ½ cup chopped candied peel (optional)
• ½ cup cherries (optional)
• ¾ cup orange juice (or any fruit juice)
• 2 tbsp rum or brandy (optional)
🥣 Dry Ingredients:
• 1½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp cloves
• Pinch of salt
🧈 Wet Ingredients:
• ¾ cup butter (or margarine)
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp molasses or honey
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Soak the Fruits
Mix dried fruits, juice, and alcohol (if using). Let soak for at least 1 hour—overnight gives the best flavor.
2️⃣ Prepare the Pan
Preheat oven to 150°C (300°F). Line a cake pan with parchment paper.
3️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
4️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugar
Beat until light and fluffy.
5️⃣ Add Eggs
Mix in one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6️⃣ Add Flavor
Stir in vanilla and molasses.
7️⃣ Combine Everything
Fold in dry ingredients, then add soaked fruits (with liquid).
8️⃣ Bake
Pour into pan, smooth the top, and bake for 1½ to 2 hours—until a skewer comes out clean.
9️⃣ Cool & Store
Let cool completely. Wrap tightly—flavor gets even better after a few days!
💛 Tip: This cake tastes richer over time, so make it ahead if you can
