Description
A festive and moist Vegan Christmas Cake made with a blend of dried fruits and spices, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, currants, cranberries)
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)
- 1/2 cup chopped candied ginger
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix the dried fruits, applesauce, almond milk, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and candied ginger.
- Pour the batter into the greased pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, replace some almond milk with coconut milk. Customize the dried fruits to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan