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Easy Non-Alcoholic Christmas Fruit Cake Recipe

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This easy non-alcoholic Christmas fruit cake is wonderfully moist, rich, and packed with dried fruits, warm spices, and festive flavors. A delicious holiday cake that can be enjoyed without alcohol or weeks of preparation.

Ingredients

  • 500 g mixed dried fruit, such as raisins, sultanas, currants, and chopped dates
  • 150 ml orange juice
  • 200 g all-purpose flour
  • 150 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 150 g brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
  • 50 g chopped almonds or walnuts, optional
  • 1 pinch salt

Instructions

  1. Place the mixed dried fruit and orange juice in a saucepan. Heat gently for 5–10 minutes until the fruit softens and absorbs some of the liquid. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  2. Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F). Grease and line a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until light and creamy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and orange zest.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in the cooled dried fruit mixture and chopped nuts, if using. Mix gently until evenly distributed.
  8. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  9. Bake for approximately 75–90 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out without wet batter. Cover loosely with aluminum foil if the top browns too quickly.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Slice and serve, or wrap the cooled cake tightly and store it until ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • This is an estimated adaptation inspired by the linked recipe, not a verified transcription of the original ingredients and directions.
  • Use your favorite combination of raisins, currants, sultanas, cranberries, dates, or chopped dried apricots.
  • Orange juice provides moisture and sweetness without using alcohol. Apple juice can be substituted.
  • For additional festive flavor, add a little mixed spice or extra orange zest.
  • Make sure the soaked fruit has cooled before adding it to the cake batter.
  • Check the cake toward the end of baking, as oven temperatures and baking times may vary.
  • Store the completely cooled cake in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 4 days, or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
  • For longer storage, wrap individual slices tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Serve plain, dusted with powdered sugar, or decorated with marzipan and icing for Christmas.

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Find it online: https://yumfamilyrecipes.com/easy-non-alcoholic-christmas-fruit-cake-recipe/