Christmas Fruit Cake [Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Raw vegan desserts and quick, meat-free dinners that anyone can make.

Heidi Turunen is a self…

Heidi Turunen is a self taught raw vegan chef, food photographer and the owner of Rawlicious Delicious. She is passionate about real food and specialises in raw desserts. Since Heidi was a kid, she wanted to build a career, that she is passionate about, so she would never be working. And that is exactly what she did. Heidi now owns raw food business in Queensland Australia, supplying cafes, catering and making raw treats to order. Read more about Heidi Turunen

Christmas Fruit Cake [Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free]

This festive raw Christmas fruit cake is fruity, nutty and deliciously rich. It’s a great alternative to traditional baked Christmas cakes and so easy to make. It’s dense with dried fruit and nuts and has the most amazing chewy and crunchy texture.

Ingredients You Need for Christmas Fruit Cake [Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free]

2 cups dates
2 cups chopped almonds
1 cup organic dried fruit mix
1/2 cup organic dried cranberries
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1/3 cup maple syrup
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Zest and juice of 1 orange
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspon cinnamon powder
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
Pinch salt

How to Prepare Christmas Fruit Cake [Raw, Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Place all the ingredients, except dried fruit mix and cranberries, into a food processor and blend until well combined.
Add dried fruit mix and dried cranberries in the bowl with the raw Christmas fruit cake mix and mix them in by hand.
Firmly press the mixture into square lined cake tin and place in the fridge to set for at least two hours.
Once the raw Christmas fruit cake feels firm enough to cut, cut it into squares and serve. Enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.