Vegan Christmas Cake

Buzzz Caribbean Lifestyle Magazine

Cook Time 1 30

1 lb Dried chopped mixed fruits (drained previously soaked in wine is optional)
2 cups Red Grape Juice (Wine& Rum alternative)
1/2 cub Molasses
1 cup Non-dairy butter, softened
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1 Grated Lemon Zest (lime zest alternative)
1 cup All Purpose Flour (or gluten free alternative)
1 cup Almond Flour (whole almonds in food processor until made into a fine powder)
1 cup Brown Sugar
2 tbsp Ground Flax seeds
2 tsp Ground Allspice
1/2 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 tsp Salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9” round baking tin and line the bottom with parchment paper, set aside. If using dried fruits (not pre- soaked) bring to a boil in a pan on medium heat fried fruit and grape juice, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes and let cool.
Blend to a puree 1 cups of fruits and liquid. Pour puree in a bowl with molasses, butter, almond and vanilla extract, and lemon zest and mix well.
In a separate bowl combine remaining dry ingredients and mix well. Add dry into wet ingredients and stir well. Add remaining dried fruit and stir. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 60-90 minutes or until skewer or toothpick comes out clean. Let cool and enjoy!!

Keyword Baking, Cake, Christmas