GLUTEN-FREE FRUITCAKE
A dense cake filled with dried nuts and fruits and spiked with spiced rum that just happens to be gluten free. It will change your mind on fruitcakes. No re-gifting here!
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories Desserts Specialty Dessert Recipes Liqueur Dessert Recipes Rum
Time P1DT2h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Put raisins, golden raisins, cranberries, and cherries in a bowl. Pour rum and orange juice over the dried fruit. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Butter a loaf pan.
- Whisk brown rice flour, almond meal, potato and tapioca starches, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, cardamom, and ginger together in a bowl. Set aside 3 tablespoons of this mixture. Add baking powder to the larger portion; mix well.
- Combine orange zest, dates, figs, and 1/4 cup candied fruit in a bowl. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of the reserved flour mixture and toss to coat.
- Beat butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until creamy. Mix in vanilla. Add eggs one by one, beating after each addition. Mix in applesauce.
- Drain the dried fruit, reserving the soaking liquid. Add drained fruit to the fig mixture and toss with remaining 1 tablespoon reserved flour mixture.
- Mix soaking liquid into the butter mixture. Gradually add flour, stirring just until combined; do not overmix. Fold in hazelnuts, walnut halves, and pecan halves.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Decorate the top with almonds and candied fruit slices.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Reduce oven temperature to 290 degrees F (145 degrees C). Continue baking until browned on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes more.
- Remove from oven and let cool for at least 15 minutes before removing from pan. Brush cherry brandy on top. Let cake rest 24 hours for best results.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 132.6 mg, Sugar 23.6 g
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Tonya Perdue
[email protected]This fruitcake is a family tradition. We make it every year for Christmas and it's always a highlight of the holiday.
Lee Khoza
[email protected]I've made this fruitcake several times now and it's always a hit. It's my go-to recipe for any special occasion.
Wafa Zulifqar
[email protected]This fruitcake is the perfect holiday gift. It's delicious, festive, and sure to be appreciated by anyone who receives it.
Raven Aashton
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I can't resist it.
Encounter Africa Safaris
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for a bake sale and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I sold out in no time.
Abdul Qudoos
[email protected]This fruitcake is so good, I ate the whole thing in one sitting. Oops!
Md Panto
[email protected]I've never made fruitcake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
AKOTO ABRAHAM
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my family and they all loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, couldn't get enough of it.
Kobita Kobita
[email protected]This fruitcake is a bit more work than some other recipes, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious, moist, and flavorful fruitcake that's perfect for any occasion.
Kledis Uruci
[email protected]I'm not gluten-free, but I love this fruitcake! It's so moist and flavorful, I can't get enough of it.
Md Solyman
[email protected]I'm so glad you all are enjoying my gluten-free fruitcake recipe! It's one of my favorites too.
Lara McDonald
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm gluten-free and I've been missing fruitcake for years. Now I can enjoy it again thanks to this recipe.
Alyssia-mai James
[email protected]I made this fruitcake for my gluten-intolerant friend and she loved it! She said it was the best gluten-free dessert she's ever had.
Md Gajhi
[email protected]This fruitcake is amazing! I've never had a gluten-free dessert that was so good. It's perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion.
Ghazanfar Rizwan
[email protected]I've been looking for a gluten-free fruitcake recipe that doesn't taste like cardboard. This one is a winner! It's moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this again.