Lee Holmes' Supercharged Healthy Christmas Fruit Ca

Name: Lee Holmes' Supercharged Healthy Christmas Fruit Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup almond meal; 1/3 cup chopped walnuts; 3 cups mixed dried fruit (currants, cranberries, blueberries, raisins, figs, apricots, sultanas, cherries, dates); 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 4 tablespoons coconut milk; 3 tablespoons walnut oil (or light olive oil); 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup whole blanched almond (for decorating)

Servings: persons

1 cup almond meal
1/3 cup chopped walnuts
3 cups mixed dried fruit (currants, cranberries, blueberries, raisins, figs, apricots, sultanas, cherries, dates)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons coconut milk
3 tablespoons walnut oil (or light olive oil)
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup whole blanched almond (for decorating)

1
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and line an 8 inch cake tin or springform pan with parchment paper.
2
In a mixing bowl combine almond meal, chopped walnuts, dried fruit, spices, baking powder, soda, vanilla, salt and lemon zest.
3
In a separate bowl, place lemon juice, coconut milk, oil and eggs and whisk together. Add the dry ingredients to wet and fold through with a wooden spoon. Spoon the mixture into prepared tin then press the mixture down into the tin using your hands so that it is compact and tightly packed.
4
Bake for 1 hour on the middle shelf of the oven.
5
Open oven and placed blanched almonds on top in a decorative pattern and return to oven for 30 minutes.
6
Check cake with a skewer and remove the cake from the oven when the skewer comes out clean.
7
Let cool then carefully remove from tin or pan. Store in sealed container in fridge.

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* 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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup almond meal, 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, 3 cups mixed dried fruit (currants, cranberries, blueberries, raisins, figs, apricots, sultanas, cherries, dates), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Lee Holmes' Supercharged Healthy Christmas Fruit Cake 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!

Lee Holmes' Supercharged Healthy Christmas Fruit Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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