The Wholesome Christmas Fruit Cake
Bursting with sultanas, raisins, and currants, this plant‑based twist on the traditional rich fruit cake is moist, spiced, and irresistibly delicious. Made with whole wheat flour, soy milk, and warm holiday spices, it’s a wholesome treat that captures the spirit of Christmas without compromise.
Ingredients
- 750 grams mixed dried fruit (sultanas, raisins, currents)
- 725 ml soy milk
- 2½ cups whole wheat flour
- 4 tsps baking powder or use self raising flour
- 1 tsp each Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice)
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- lemon zest optional
- 1 tbsp brandy or whisky optional
Instructions
- Soak mixed dried fruit in the soy milk for 24 hours or longer.
- Pre-heat oven to 160℃ (320℉)
- Add essence, lemon zest and opt. brandy to fruit
- Sift flour, baking powder and spices into bowl and add soaked fruit, mix well
- Pour into a lined 8 inch (20cm) square tin
- Bake at 150-160° C for 1 ½ hours
- For a richer fruit cake try these proportions: 1kg dried fruit, 750 ml soy milk, 2 cups whole wheat flour, all other ingredients and method the same.
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