Jamaican Fruit Cake

A delicious and rich version of Jamaican Fruit Cake that is especially popular around Christmas. it is vegan, gluten-free, and alcohol-free with an amazing taste and moist texture!

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Jamaican

Keyword: Jamaican Fruit Cake

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 1

Servings: servings

Calories: 282kcal

Ingredients

1 pound dried chopped mixed fruits (raisins, cherries, prunes, mixed peel)
2 cups red grape juice
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup non-dairy butter softened
2 teaspoons almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 grated lemon zest
1 cup Gluten-Free all purpose flour
1 cup almond flour
1 cup cane sugar (I used coconut-sugar)
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon salt
coconut whipped cream for garnish
maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Spray 9-inch round baking pan and set aside. Place grape juice and dried fruits in a large saucepan on medium heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Allow fruits to cool.
Place 1 1/2 cups of the fruits and remaining liquid in a blender or food processor and puree. Pour in a medium bowl, add molasses, softened butter, almond extract, vanilla, and lemon zest, mix well.
In a large bowl, combine, gluten-free flour, almond flour, sugar, ground flaxseeds, baking powder, allspice, and salt
Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredient and stir well to combine. Add remaining dried fruits and stir. Pour batter into prepare round baking pan. Bake for 60-90 minutes, or when fork is inserted in the center it comes out clean.

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