Gluten-Free Winter-Spiced Fruit Cake with Walnuts

Evelina Melnikova
Evelina Melnikova

This Gluten-Free Winter-Spiced Fruit Cake with Walnuts is packed with warming spice notes, combining dried fruits, nutty walnuts, and a rich almond base. Soaking the fruits in tea or rum enhances the cake’s depth, making it perfect for festive gatherings.

The optional red currants and rosemary provide a beautiful decorative finish!

NUTRITION  ·  per serving (≈133g)
Macro breakdown: 1% fiber, 6% protein, 32% net carbs, 60% fat Macro breakdown: 1% fiber, 6% protein, 32% net carbs, 60% fat 546 KCAL
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Prep 20 min
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Cook 60 min
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Temp 338°F
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Servings 8
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Difficulty Beginner
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Nutrition

per serving (≈133g)
546
Calories
8.7g
Protein
47.9g
Carbs
37g
Fat
4.1g
Fiber

Instructions

10 steps

Prepare the Batter

1

Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease your loaf pan, round cake tin, or bundt pan.

2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, almond flour, and coconut sugar. Mix until smooth.

Step 2
3

Add the eggs and beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy.

Step 3
4

In a separate bowl, sift together the gluten-free flour, pumpkin spice mix, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.

Step 4
5

Add the honey, chopped walnuts, and soaked dried fruits (with excess liquid drained). Mix until well combined.

Step 5

Bake the Cake

6

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin or bundt pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 6
7

Bake in the preheated oven for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden stick inserted into the cake comes out clean.

Step 7
8

Allow the cake to cool in the baking vessel for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Decorate the Cake

9

Once the cake is completely cooled, top it with whipped coconut cream or spread a thin layer of the solid portion from canned coconut cream.

10

Decorate with sprigs of rosemary to resemble pine branches and scatter fresh red currants for a festive touch.

Step 10

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