Who said baking a delicious fruit cake had to involve a ton of ingredients, time, and effort? We’ve developed a quick and easy vegan gluten-free fruit cake recipe that you can whip up in no time and enjoy with your friends and family. This cake is not only vegan and gluten-free, but it’s also bursting with flavor and texture. We guarantee that no one will be able to tell that it’s vegan and gluten-free, so you can enjoy the satisfaction of baking a delicious fruit cake without any of the worry!
Ingredients
For this vegan and gluten-free fruit cake, you’ll need:
- 1 cup of almond flour
- 3/4 cup of vegan butter
- 1/2 cup of coconut sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup of unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup of chopped dates
- 1/2 cup of dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup of vegan dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Let’s get started! Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together the almond flour, vegan butter, coconut sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, and vanilla extract until everything is evenly combined. Now add the applesauce, dates, cranberries, raisins, walnuts, and vegan chocolate chips and mix until everything is evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared cake pan and spread it out evenly. Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
This vegan and gluten-free fruit cake is packed with nutrition, including:
- Calories: 281
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 77 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Sugars: 19 g
- Protein: 4 g
This vegan and gluten-free fruit cake is a great option for those with dietary restrictions or allergies, or for those just looking to enjoy a delicious dessert without any of the guilt. The almond flour, dates, cranberries, raisins, and walnuts provide a great source of fiber and protein, while the coconut sugar and vegan dark chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness. This cake is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
We hope you enjoy this vegan and gluten-free fruit cake recipe. And don’t forget - you can always switch up the ingredients to fit your own dietary needs or preferences. So get creative and have fun baking this delicious cake!