Healthy Gluten Free Christmas Cake
16 People
274 Cals
Healthy Gluten Free Christmas Cake
16 People
274 Cals
About the recipe
If you’re looking for the best healthy Christmas cake recipe — rich, moist, gluten-free and naturally sweetened — this is the one everyone talks about. My Healthy Christmas Cake is a festive remake of the classic: loaded with dried fruit, almonds, walnuts and warm spices, with no refined sugar or butter. It’s wholesome, incredibly flavourful, and so simple to make.Whether you’re gluten-free, looking for a lighter holiday dessert, or simply want a Christmas cake that tastes amazing without all the heaviness… this recipe delivers in every way.
Nutrition Per Serving
274
Calories
17g
Fat
2g
Saturates
21g
Sugars
57mg
Salt
6g
Protein
31g
Carbs
6g
Fibre
Ingredients
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- 650 g mixed dried fruit raisins, apricots, sultanas
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g ground almonds
- 160 g walnuts
- 1 orange
- 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
- 3 free-range eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
Method
- PREHEAT your oven to 160° fan
- LINE a 20cm round cake tin with baking paper.
- MIX all ingredients until well combined.
- SPOON into your prepared baking tin.
- BAKE for 45 - 50 minutes (cover if needed with foil)
- COOL completely before slicing
- GARNISH with fresh cherries and enjoy.
This delicious cake lasts in the fridge for up to 4 weeks. It can also be frozen.
