Christmas Fruitcake (Eggless) Recipe

Name: Christmas Fruitcake (Eggless)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup light brown sugar; 1 cup fresh seedless raisin; 1 cup fresh golden raisin, also known as sultanas; 1 cup fresh plump currants; 1 cup dried mixed fruit, peel preserved; 2 ounces pitted dates, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 lemon, zest of, only, grated; 1 orange, zest of, only, grated; 1 1/3 cups boiling water; 1/2 lb butter, real, soft, in chunks; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground; 2 teaspoons allspice, ground; 2 teaspoons nutmeg, ground; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3 cups self-rising flour; 2 teaspoons salt; 5 tablespoons cooking oil, generous; 1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup Bourbon; 2 preserved figs, in syrup, drained, roughly chopped; 1 cup maraschino cherries or 1 cup glace cherries, whole; 5 ounces pecans, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup Bourbon, extra

Servings: persons

1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup fresh seedless raisin
1 cup fresh golden raisin, also known as sultanas
1 cup fresh plump currants
1 cup dried mixed fruit, peel preserved
2 ounces pitted dates, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 lemon, zest of, only, grated
1 orange, zest of, only, grated
1 1/3 cups boiling water
1/2 lb butter, real, soft, in chunks
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 teaspoons cinnamon, ground
2 teaspoons allspice, ground
2 teaspoons nutmeg, ground
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups self-rising flour
2 teaspoons salt
5 tablespoons cooking oil, generous
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup Bourbon
2 preserved figs, in syrup, drained, roughly chopped
1 cup maraschino cherries or 1 cup glace cherries, whole
5 ounces pecans, roughly chopped
1/2 cup brandy or 1/2 cup Bourbon, extra

1
Grease and line a large square or round cake tin with baking paper, and grease the paper as well. Heat oven to 375 deg F or 190 deg Celsius.
2
In a large pot mix the first 10 ingredients up to and including the boiling water.
3
Stir well. Bring to boiling, and simmer without a lid for 5 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and cool somewhat.
5
Stir in the butter and baking soda, and stir well to mix. The mixture will fizz a little.
6
When it has cooled down some more, scrape mixture into the bowl of your electric mixture.
7
Using lowest speed, add the next 9 ingredients up to and including the brandy or whisky (or use bourbon).
8
When everything has been incorporated well, remove the bowl from the mixer. Fold in the chopped figs, whole cherries and roughly chopped nuts. Use a wooden spoon.
9
Spoon the batter into the prepared tin, and smooth the top.
10
Bake 2 hours, BUT lower heat to 350 deg F /180 deg C after the first hour.
11
At the same time lay a double thickness of foil over the cake to prevent scorching.
12
Test with a skewer before removing!
13
Turn out gently on a wire rack and sprinkle over the last ingredient: the extra half cup of booze.
14
When cool, place on waxed paper in an airtight cake tin. Before using at Christmas, sprinkle over brandy, whisky or bourbon another 2 - 3 times.

2096

kcal

Calories

171

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup light brown sugar, 1 cup fresh seedless raisin, 1 cup fresh golden raisin, also known as sultanas, 1 cup fresh plump currants, and more.

Yes, Christmas Fruitcake (Eggless) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Christmas Fruitcake (Eggless)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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