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This gluten free CHRISTMAS CAKE recipe is the BEST. No one would know that it is gluten free and Coeliac safe. Fruity, rich and delightfully boozy, it is exactly as it should be… a REAL Christmas cake.

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How to make the BEST Gluten Free Christmas Cake – a Step by Step Guide

Have you tried making a gluten free Christmas Cake? Are you Coeliac or gluten intolerant and sick of missing out on the annual Christmas fruit cake feast? Well wish no more… This traditional Christmas cake is exactly as it should be… just without the gluten!

This year I’ve decided to share my recipe step by step… I’m making it with you and sharing each stage as it happens…. And this is PART 1… The CAKE.

In other posts, I share my recipe for easy home-made 4-ingredient Marzipan (which tastes way better than the shop-bought stuff) and then offer my Christmas Star decoration and lots of other decoration inspiration too.

You’ll be surprised just how easy it is to make a proper gluten free Christmas Cake… So read on, grab the shopping list and get ready. This year, you shall join the feast!

The history of Traditional Christmas Cake

To find the origins of the Christmas Cake, you need to head back to the 16th Century. Actually, this British tradition began at that time (around 1573) as ‘plum porridge’… eaten on Christmas Eve at the end of a day of fasting. However, as the 16th Century progressed, the oatmeal from the porridge was removed and replaced with butter, flour and eggs. The new ingredients helped the mixture to hold together and although still boiled (ovens were not common place at that time), a Christmas boiled plum cake was born.

The recipe however continued to evolve and soon, not only was the cake being baked in ovens, but dried fruits, nuts and spices were being added as well. The spices were symbolic of the Christmas gifts brought by the Wise Men… and the cake morphed into ‘Twelfth Night Cake’… At that time saved for the Epiphany.

By the 1830’s (and with a decrease in celebrations of 12th Night), the Christmas Cake started to be eaten on or around Christmas Day… Marzipan and elaborate icings were added by fancy bakers for additional decadence and decoration and the modern-day traditional Christmas Cake was born.

There are in fact now two main types of British Christmas Cake. The classic rich fruit cake (like the one here), with added layers of marzipan and icing. And the Scottish Dundee Cake, which is lighter with less fruit and more sponge, no marzipan or icing and made with whisky.

Whichever you choose, and whether you love or hate fruit cake, the traditional Christmas cake is a part of the British Christmas… and is here to stay.

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Is traditional Christmas Cake easy to make?

Let’s be clear… ALL Christmas Cakes (gluten free or not) have a long list of ingredients. And that makes them look like they are complicated to make. But every traditional fruit cake recipe that I have come across is easy to make. They may need careful weighing of ingredients and the specific lining of the tin, but the actual mixing is a doddle. The rest is about patience… Christmas cake needs a slow bake, time to mature and regular ‘feeding’ for moisture and seasonal booziness.

Why choose this gluten free Christmas Cake recipe?

Well… Most importantly, it tastes so good and with a texture to match, that no-one need EVER know it’s gluten free. It can be made dairy free too if you need it to be, with a simple butter for dairy free spread substitute.

Just like all the best Christmas cakes, it is super-moist and packed full of juicy, boozy fruit. But it is also well-balanced for flavour and texture with cake sponge which is neither dry or crumbly and avoids the nasty ricey ‘grit’ that comes with so many gluten free cakes.

And… like all good Christmas Cakes, it can be made well in advance of Christmas, so that it is not only at its best for the main event, but leaves you free to plan lots of other gluten free Christmas Treats.

Not all Traditional Christmas Cakes are equal – Choosing the best ingredients for YOUR cake

Whilst the basic recipe for Christmas Cake remains the same, I am firmly of the view that not all Christmas Cakes are created equal… The fruit will vary considerably from one to another and the texture and flavour will differ dependent on which gluten free flour and sugar is used as well as the choice of booze (or not). So let’s just walk through the options…

What is the best fruit to use in a Christmas Cake?

Christmas Cakes use dried fruit. This is both important to the structure they bring (and moisture once they have been soaked) and to the preservation of the cake. Beyond that however, pretty much anything goes…

Your ‘bog standard’ and old school cakes tend to use currants, sultanas, raisins, cherries and sometimes peel. Occasionally, the tradition is extended to Christmassy cranberries, figs and prunes. But choice of fruit matters… As a child, I avoided Christmas cake like the plague… I later worked out that this was because I hated too many currants and raisins in particular… both of which seemed to be the bulk of the cake.

This gluten free Christmas Cake recipe brings the iconic treat into the 21st Century. Of course, there is nothing to stop you using standard dried fruit only, but why not try something more colourful and altogether exciting? Although I used some of the usual suspects, this cake also throws Morello glacé cherries, blueberries, apricots, crystallised ginger, Iranian pistachios and flaked almonds into the mix. But even the standard fruit has been carefully selected for plumpness and juiciness… Flame raisins and Turkish sultanas are perfect. Oh… and I left out the peel!

Ultimately, this is YOUR Christmas cake however… So be as flexible as you wish and choose whatever you love… Although it’s always good to have some of the traditional fruit fare in there, and the fruit must be dried and weighed to an agreed total, the rest is down to choice. Other optional additions could include everything from dried apple or pineapple to walnuts and pecans.

Whatever you choose, it is important for the fruit to be soaked in either booze or an alternative both to rehydrate and bring moisture to the bake.

Choose your booze… Or alternative.

A traditional gluten free Christmas Cake would normally have booze in it, both for flavour and preservation. But if the kids are going to eat it, then it’s fine to leave it out and soak the fruit in orange or apple juice before it is added to the cake mixture. If using fruit juice, then avoid adding more (‘feeding’) after the cake is baked and do not store for as long before eating.

The alternative to juice is to sub the alcohol with cold brewed tea (without milk obvs…). You can use this to both soak the fruit AND feed the cake as it contains no additional sugar.

As far as choice of alcohol goes, traditional recipes tend to use Brandy, Sherry or Whisky. But as with the fruit, the choice is yours as long as you choose a spirit with a good alcohol content. Favourites at GFHQ include Calvados (apple brandy), Cointreau (or an alternative orange liqueur) and Amaretti (almond liqueur).

The sugar

The choice of sugar used in a Christmas Cake will particularly affect the flavour depth and colour of the cake. The darker the sugar, the more ‘treacly’ the cake. For this recipe I have used a combination of soft light brown sugar and coconut sugar (for caramel overtones) and a little natural honey too. But feel free to sub the crystals for dark brown sugar and honey for molasses if you want a darker crumb.

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Does gluten free flour blend matter?

This is an interesting question and one which partly depends on what you like and what you are used to. I have been particularly struck by the ‘two-camp’ personal texture preference in gluten free bakes, which is possibly dependent on how old people are when diagnosed. I don’t have any scientific evidence for it (maybe I should do some research), but I’ve noticed that people who are diagnosed early and have only known or used rice-based standard gluten free products seem to tolerate and even like gritty dryness more than those of us with a lasting memory of wheat-based bakes.

For this gluten free Christmas Cake recipe, there are no absolutes on flour blend (a supermarket blend, such as Freee by Doves should work fine). Because the recipe uses ground almonds as part of the ingredients, the moisture and structure they bring should counter any obvious drying effect that would normally result from the use of rice-products.

Having said this, I personally used my rice-free home-blended Gluten Free Alchemist Blend B. The protein-rich darker flours offer a greater depth of flavour as well as supporting the body of the cake.

How far in advance should I make gluten free Christmas Cake?

Ideally, traditional Christmas Cake should be made about 2 months before Christmas. This allows plenty of time for the cake to be ‘fed’ with booze or tea and to mature into a perfectly moist and succulent treat. However, anything from a month to two is good.

Be aware however, that if you are making a cake that doesn’t use alcohol, the cake will not store as long (although it will still taste fabulous) and therefore should be made a little closer to the big day (no more than a month).

Either way, be sure to wrap the cake tightly in baking paper and foil once baked and cold and preferably store in an airtight container between ‘feedings’ and until ready to decorate and eat. Stored correctly, it should last at least 3 months.

Can I make this cake dairy free or vegan?

It is absolutely fine to make this cake dairy free, by simply subbing the butter for a good comparable dairy free alternative (like Stork baking block).

The recipe is not Vegan, as it contains both eggs and honey. While it is easy to substitute the honey for treacle or maple syrup, I have not tried making without eggs. As such, I would not recommend it as a vegan recipe and am unable to confirm the result or stability. Although… you are welcome to risk substituting the eggs with any usual alternative you are familiar with for bakes.

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What to be aware of if making gluten free Christmas Cake for someone else

Being a sharing cake, it may be that you are making the Christmas Cake gluten free so that someone you know (who is gluten-intolerant) can enjoy it too. That’s absolutely brilliant and they will love you for thinking of them… But what do you need to think about other than not using wheat flour?

  1. Be absolutely sure ALL the ingredients are gluten free – Use only certified gluten free flours and be aware that gluten is found not just in wheat, but also in barley, rye, spelt, and kamut. It’s wise to avoid oats (even gluten free ones) too, as some Coeliacs are intolerant…
  2. Check labels to confirm that ALL the ingredients used are gluten free. That includes baking powder which may contain wheat. If a label indicates any gluten ingredient or has a ‘may contain’ warning, do not use in your cake, as it may make your gluten intolerant recipient unwell.
  3. When making anything for someone who is Coeliac, there are also risks that come from ‘cross-contamination’ in the kitchen… Check out my Guide to Safe Eating & Cross Contamination for more advice.
  4. Do not leave out the ground Psyllium Husk powder or Xanthan gum (whichever you choose to use). It is a vital ingredient in a gluten free cake that literally helps hold it together. Leave it out and you may end up with a crumbly mess.

What equipment do I need to make a gluten free Christmas Cake?

Although making Christmas Cake is pretty straight forward, there are a couple of bits of kit that you will definitely need.

  • An 8 inch (20cm) loose-bottomed tin is a must. – High-sided and (preferably) spring-form. This is a deep, dense cake which needs to be well supported. This is the one I use.
  • You’ll need large bowls both for mixing and infusing the fruit and for mixing the bake batter.
  • A good set of kitchen scales is also important. Whether making Christmas Cake or any other bake, accuracy is key. I have a set of dual platform digital scales, which are brilliant whether you need larger or tiny measurements.
  • Although you could try making the cake without any, I would thoroughly recommend a decent hand whisk. Thoroughly whisking the eggs, sugar and butter together gives extra airiness to the mixture and ensures the ingredients are well-blended. I have a K-Mix hand mixer, but it seems to have been unavailable for months (including on the Kenwood site)… The Dualit seems to be the closest alternative and the reviews seem good.
  • Good quality, robust baking parchment. I always use Lakeland Parchment and it has never failed me yet either for strength or non-stickness.
  • A good, robust mixing spoon. I love my Zeal silicone spoon… it’s perfect for the job.
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Let me know if you make my gluten free traditional Christmas Fruit Cake

Do let me know if you make my traditional gluten free Christmas Fruit Cake. And also if you make my easy Marzipan Recipe and decorate the cake too.

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And don’t forget to check out our dedicated Christmas Recipe inspiration Index for all your gluten free Christmas eats and treats…

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Gluten Free Christmas Cake – The Fruit Cake

A gluten free Christmas Cake recipe that no one would know was gluten free. Fruity, rich and delightfully boozy, it is exactly as it should be… a REAL Christmas cake.
Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time2 hrs
soaking the fruit1 d
Total Time1 d 2 hrs 30 mins
Course: Cake, Christmas
Cuisine: British, Gluten Free, optional dairy free
Keyword: dried fruit, fruit cake
Servings: 20
Calories per serving: 388.3kcal
Author: Gluten Free Alchemist – Kate Dowse

Key equipment

  • very large mixing bowl
  • Kitchen scales
  • measuring spoons
  • wooden/silicone spoon
  • 8 inch/20 cm deep-sided loose-bottomed (preferably springform) cake tin
  • baking parchment/paper
  • Oven
  • whisk (hand or electric)
  • cake skewer
  • kitchen foil

Ingredients

900g dried fruit – I used:

  • 100 g currants
  • 75 g raisins Flame raisins are extra juicy
  • 150 g sultanas I used Turkish sultanas
  • 75 g cranberries
  • 125 g glacé cherries cut into quarters (I used Morello glacé cherries)
  • 100 g dried blueberries
  • 100 g dried apricots chopped
  • 50 g dried figs chopped
  • 75 g dried prunes chopped
  • 50 g crystalised ginger chopped

80g chopped/flaked nuts of choice – I used:

  • 50 g flaked almonds
  • 30 g Iranian Pistachios
  • 1 orange – juice and finely grated zest ** ➘ **)
  • 1 unwaxed lemon – juice and finely grated zest ** ➙ **) the total juice should be about 100 ml for the cake
  • 150 ml Calvados (apple Brandy) or standard Brandy/Cointreau/Amaretto/ Whisky (or cold brewed Tea (no milk) or apple/orange juice)
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Cake Sponge – dry ingredients

  • 175 g gluten free flour blend I used GFA rice free Blend B – See NOTES
  • 125 g ground almonds (almond meal)
  • 2 tsp psyllium husk or 1 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 tsp GF baking powder
  • 2 tsp mixed spice powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon powder
  • ½ tsp all spice powder

Cake Sponge – the rest

  • 275 g unsalted butter or DF block – eg Stork baking block – melted
  • 1 tbsp runny honey
  • 220 g brown sugar I used a combination of 150g soft light brown sugar + 70g coconut sugar
  • 4 large eggs UK large – lightly beaten

50 ml booze of choice (the one used in the cake is best) – Or cold brewed Tea (no milk)

    + Extra Booze to Feed or Tea (not juice)

      Metric – US Customary

      Instructions

      • Weigh the fruit and nuts and juice and zest into a large bowl and add the booze and vanilla.
      • Stir through, cover the bowl and leave to soak for about 24 hours at room temperature, stirring occasionally.
      • Prepare your cake tin – Double line an 8 inch (20 cm) cake tin (at least 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10 cm) deep) with good quality non-stick baking parchment. (I cut a wide strip long enough for the circumference and folded it in half lengthways to make a double layer). And base-line with a 2 circles of parchment (pre-cut).
      • Mix the dry ingredients together and set aside (TIP : Weigh into an airtight container and shake vigorously)
      • Pre-heat the oven to 150 C/300 F/Gas 2. (If using a fan oven – set to 130 C)
      • In a very large mixing bowl and using a whisk, beat together the butter, honey, sugar(s) and eggs until evenly combined.
      • Add and thoroughly stir in the dry ingredients and fruit.
      • Transfer the mixture to the lined tin and smooth the top.
      • Bake for 1½ to 2 hours until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean and the cake feels firm to the touch.
      • Remove from the oven and leave to cool completely in the tin.
      • Once cold, carefully take the cake from the tin (be sure to remove the baking parchment from the bottom of the cake also) and place on fresh baking parchment.
      • Pierce the cake with a skewer all across the surface.
      • Using 50 ml apple brandy/booze of choice/cold tea, brush the cake all over and drizzle or syringe it into the skewered holes.
      • Once the liquid has been absorbed, wrap the cake tightly in a double layer of baking parchment and a double layer of foil.
      • Store in an airtight container if possible.
      • ‘Feed’ the cake every couple of weeks (about 3 to 4 times) with a couple of tbsp booze or cold tea to give both moisture and maturity, being sure to wrap tightly before further storing.
      • Ensure at least a week between the final feed and covering in marzipan and icing (to give the surface time to dry fully).

      Notes

      This recipe contains alcohol and is therefore only suitable for adults.
      * Note: nutritional information is an estimate & may vary according to portion size/ingredient variants.
      Gluten Free Alchemist Flour Blend B can be found on the GFA Flours & Flour Blending Page. If using an alternative flour (particularly one which is heavily rice-based), the texture may be slightly different and more liquid may be required.

      Nutrition

      Calories: 388.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.5g | Protein: 5.4g | Fat: 17.6g | Saturated Fat: 7.8g | Cholesterol: 62.3mg | Sodium: 22.7mg | Potassium: 382.1mg | Fiber: 5.3g | Sugar: 33.8g | Vitamin A: 622.9IU | Vitamin C: 7.7mg | Calcium: 82.8mg | Iron: 1.7mg
      Tried this recipe?Take a pic & tag @glutenfreealchemist on Instagram & Facebook (GFAlchemist1 : Twitter) ~ #glutenfreealchemist ~ I love seeing your posts x

      © 2019-2021 Kate Dowse All Rights Reserved – Do not copy or re-publish this recipe or any part of this recipe on any other blog, on social media or in a publication without the express permission of Gluten Free Alchemist

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      1. Virginia says

        04/01/2021 at 2:03 am

        5 stars
        I need to add another little hint if you’re making the GF Christmas Cake. Notice where the recipe has 4 UK large eggs? I did a bit of research b/c I (mistakenly) thought that standardization of egg sizes would be the same across the world. They are NOT!! So, if you’re from CANADA making this recipe, you need to use four EXTRA-LARGE eggs (which are about the same # grams as UK LARGE eggs). If you’re in the US, you’re S.O.L. & will have to check out what size eggs to use!! Who knew?!

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          04/01/2021 at 8:55 am

          Yup! Egg size varies from country to country…It’s really confusing…. But that’s why I started putting ‘UK Large’ on recipe cards…. Maybe I need to do a post on Egg Sizes! xx

          Reply
      2. Vera Whitworth says

        03/01/2021 at 2:14 pm

        5 stars
        What a beautiful recipe. Made it for the first time this Christmas. My daughter is gluten intolerant but the rest of the family and friends enjoyed it just as much as she did. Will definitely be making this one again. Thank you.

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          03/01/2021 at 2:54 pm

          Thank you so much for the lovely feedback Vera. I’m so pleased that the recipe worked well for you.
          Stay safe and Happy New Year x

          Reply
      3. Rupert Wilson says

        02/01/2021 at 6:01 pm

        5 stars
        I’ve made GF Christmas cakes for years, but this year I thought I’d try a different recipe. I found this one and it’s just amazing. it’s really rich, moist and easy to make too. I used Panela sugar and good solera brandy for the maceration of the fruit and for feeding the cake afterwards. Cooking the cake at the low temperature also means that there’s very little risk of it burning.
        Thanks Kate – 10/10.

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          03/01/2021 at 2:53 pm

          Thank you for such fabulous feedback Rupert.
          I am absolutely thrilled that you loved the Christmas Cake and that the recipe worked well. It certainly went down a treat here too!
          I hope Christmas was good for you. Happy New Year x

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      4. Virginia says

        01/01/2021 at 8:04 pm

        5 stars
        If I could give this 10 stars I would b/c it is an absolutely AMAZING fruit cake! Talk about being able to have your cake and eat it too!! I came to gluten-free very late in life (66 years old) & there are just some items that I miss SO badly. Christmas fruit cake was one of this foods – Christmas just hasn’t been Christmas for 4 years!! This recipe is even BETTER than my great-grandmother’s “Empress of India” fruit cake & THAT has been a family tradition for over a 100 years! The only alterations I made were: 1) instead of mixed spices I used: 3/4 tsp. nutmeg, 1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ground cloves and 1/2 tsp. allspice. I couldn’t afford the apple brandy so I substituted “Rondiaz brand spiced apple rum – available in Canada & the US) I’m going to try the sausage rolls next b/c The Gluten Free Alchemist seems to have great recipes!

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          03/01/2021 at 2:49 pm

          Thank you so so much for the feedback Virginia. I genuinely cried when I read this comment. The reason that I work so hard at creating recipes, is exactly for people like you to enjoy and so that the gluten free community doesn’t have to put up with things that simply aren’t good enough. If I can make just one person happy with a recipe, then I have done well. So absolutely genuinely… THANK YOU xx

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      5. Lisa says

        30/12/2020 at 9:22 am

        5 stars
        This cake is amazing!!! I think it is actually the best Christmas cake I have ever made, GR or otherwise! It’s like the perfect combo of Christmas cake and Christmas pudding, and we have devoured it! I only made it 2 weeks before Christmas and it was perfect! Thank you so so so much!

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          30/12/2020 at 10:23 am

          Thank you SO much Lisa for letting me know. I am absolutely chuffed to bits. Sometimes a comment brings a huge smile and this is one of those comments.
          I am really happy that it was loved.
          I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that 2021 will bring better times for all of us xx

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      6. Michele Somerville says

        26/11/2020 at 3:27 pm

        5 stars
        The recipe looks great, especially appreciate the variety of fruits and nuts. I am not gluten free, but shared this on my facebook page for one friend who is and for another friend who like myself love all things Epiphany. Thanks for sharing.

        Reply
        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          29/11/2020 at 10:53 am

          Thank you so much Michele. I always think the key to a good fruit cake is the choice of fruit and nuts xx

          Reply
      7. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

        19/11/2020 at 6:30 pm

        Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party! Have a lovely rest of the week.

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          29/11/2020 at 10:52 am

          You’re welcome Helen x

          Reply
      8. Marilyn Lesniak says

        19/11/2020 at 3:06 pm

        5 stars
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        Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          29/11/2020 at 10:52 am

          Thank you Marilyn. You too xx

          Reply
      9. Priya says

        19/11/2020 at 6:35 am

        Very interesting and informative. We make Christmas cake although not gluten free. I had not thought of using dried figs, but I do have some, and I think I will chop them up for the cake. So, you don’t soak the fruit in the alcohol for a month or so?

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          29/11/2020 at 10:51 am

          Thank you Priya.
          You could soak the fruit for a month or so I guess? We’ve always done it this way though and ‘feed’ the cake after baking to preserve and moisten xx

          Reply
      10. Eb Gargano | Easy Peasy Foodie says

        17/11/2020 at 11:43 am

        5 stars
        Brilliant! Looking at this, you’d never guess it was GF and knowing how good a GF baker you are, I am sure tasting it you’d never guess either. Eb x

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          29/11/2020 at 10:49 am

          Thank you Eb. That’s a job well done then!
          Let’s hope it tastes great too xx

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      11. Liz says

        16/11/2020 at 9:40 pm

        I always disliked fruitcake because it had too much candied fruit. This one looks especially delicious. Thank you.

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          29/11/2020 at 10:49 am

          Thank you Liz. Yes. Absolutely… I think the trick with fruit cake is to make it your own with the fruit you love x

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      12. Miz Helen says

        16/11/2020 at 7:40 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday,510 this week. Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us soon!
        Miz Helen

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          29/11/2020 at 10:48 am

          Thank you Helen. You’re welcome x

          Reply
      13. Janice says

        15/11/2020 at 8:46 pm

        5 stars
        I am in awe of your GF skills, this is a beautiful cake

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          29/11/2020 at 10:47 am

          Thank you so much Janice x

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      14. Elise Ho says

        14/11/2020 at 9:07 pm

        This may be surprising but I have even had a fruit cake. I do not know how quickly I will change that but it sure was interesting learning more about it.

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          29/11/2020 at 10:47 am

          Never had a fruit cake? You definitely need to try at least once in your life 😁 x

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      15. Kat (The Baking Explorer) says

        13/11/2020 at 9:17 pm

        5 stars
        Such an informative post and the cake looks amazing!

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        • GlutenFreeAlchemist says

          29/11/2020 at 10:46 am

          Thank you Kat. Let’s hope it tastes as goo as it looks… The trouble with Christmas Cake is you just don’t know until you eat it xx

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      Who needs a perfect Carrot 🥕 Cake? Swipe to see Who needs a perfect Carrot 🥕 Cake? Swipe to see just how amazing it looks inside 😆. It’s super-moist gluten free deliciousness and would be brilliant for Mother’s Day or Easter. What do you reckon? Special enough for your Mum?
This recipe was literally developed originally for one of my followers who needed it for a special celebration. The feedback was super-good and I have to agree. It’s the best gluten free carrot cake I’ve ever had... and it’s certainly up there with the best of the gluten versions too. So if you love carrot cake... this one’s for you 😘.
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      Are Hot Cross Buns without fruit allowed? I think Are Hot Cross Buns without fruit allowed?
I think the answer may just be YES! Even when you’re gluten free 😆. And for all those who asked whether my Incredible Hot Cross Bun recipe could be made with Chocolate Chips instead of fruit? The evidence is undeniable. 
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      Have you ever tried a Goose Egg? 🥚 They are tot Have you ever tried a Goose Egg? 🥚
They are totally yummy with monster yolks that are super-rich and creamy. Each egg is equivalent to 3 to 4 hens eggs. And they make the most incredible Goose Egg Scotch Eggs 😍
They have a really short season from about the end of February to June. And the geese have just started laying. 
We’re really lucky to get our eggs from a wonderful free-range supplier and they always let us know when goose eggs are available. You can use them for usual baking too... I totally recommend them for brownies.
I’ve put a recipe for making Goose Egg Scotch Eggs on the blog... If you see any eggs..: grab them while you can 😘 
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      The ULTIMATE gluten free Hot Cross Buns... When wa The ULTIMATE gluten free Hot Cross Buns... When was the last time you had a perfect Hot Cross Bun? Easter all wrapped up in  a delicious fluffy, spiced, doughy ball, stuffed full of juicy fruit. Best buns ever! No one will ever know these babies are gluten free 😁
I am super proud of this recipe. I honestly didn’t think it was possible to create a gluten free bun with such an incredible texture... and I really didn’t think it was possible to create a Hot Cross Bun that would stay fresh enough to eat 48+ hours after baking... No toaster needed. 😊
But I’ve done it. I’ve pulled it out of the bag. Amazing 👏👏👏
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Even better, I’ve worked out the dough can be frozen part way through the process... which means you can split the batch ready to bake up fresh with little effort later ☑️
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