Gluten-Free Fruit Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 2 cups chopped mixed dried fruit (such as dates, cranberries, and raisins)
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• ⅔ cup cherry brandy
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1¾ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup chopped candied cherries
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• 3 tbsp finely chopped crystallized ginger

Steps

1. 1

   Add the butter, sugar, mixed dried fruit, orange zest, and brandy to a pot.

2. 2

   Bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 to 40 minutes.

3. 3

   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a standard loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.

4. 4

   Transfer the fruit and sugar mixture to a mixing bowl. Whisk in the eggs and vanilla.

5. 5

   Whisk in the gluten-free flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, cocoa powder, and salt.

6. 6

   Fold in the candied cherries, walnuts, pecans, and crystallized ginger.

7. 7

   Transfer to your prepared pan and spread out the top.

8. 8

   Bake for 70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

9. 9

   Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then lift out and finish cooling on a wire rack.

10. 10

    Glaze with simple syrup if desired and enjoy!