An iced Christmas cake with one slice taken out of it

Gluten-free Christmas cake

Name: Gluten-free Christmas cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 55 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 500g dried mixed fruit; 75g dried sour cherries; 4 tbsp brandy plus extra for feeding; 1 orange zested; 225g unsalted butter cubed, plus extra for the tin; 1 tbsp black treacle; 340g soft light brown sugar; 3 eggs lightly beaten; 300g gluten-free plain flour; ½ tsp xanthan gum; 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder; ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda; 50g ground almonds; 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp ground ginger; 1 tsp ground mixed spice; ¼ tsp ground cloves

Cate Walton

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Serves 12

Easy

Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 1 hr and 30 mins

plus overnight soaking and cooling

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This gluten-free Christmas cake uses ground almonds for texture instead of flour. It's also been soaked in brandy for added flavour, moisture and decadence

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Try our gluten-free Christmas cake recipe, then check out our gluten-free mince pies, gluten-free Christmas pudding, gluten-free gingerbread and more gluten-free Christmas recipes.

We've also got plenty more Christmas baking recipes, including our classic Christmas cake, white Christmas cake and vegan Christmas cake. Why not try decorating your own Christmas cake with our best ideas. Looking for tablescaping inspiration? Try our four Christmas table ideas.

Make this cake up to two months in advance, wrap in baking paper and feed using your preferred alcohol.

To make this recipe nut-free, substitute the ground almonds with the equivalent weight of gluten-free flour.

If you prefer your cake alcohol-free, swap the brandy for the equivalent amount of freshly squeezed orange juice and leave to soak overnight. There's no need to feed the cake.

If you can’t find dried sour cherries, glacé cherries will work well, too.

HOW TO STORE GLUTEN-FREE CHRISTMAS CAKE

Wrap in baking paper and store in an airtight tin. Unwrap and drizzle over 1 tbsp of your preferred alcohol once a week in the build up to Christmas, if serving to adults.

HOW TO SERVE GLUTEN-FREE CHRISTMAS CAKE

As Christmas approaches and you’re ready to decorate your cake, turn it over so it’s upside-down (this will ensure you have a sharp, smooth edge), brush over a thin layer of apricot jam and cover in marzipan and royal or fondant icing, depending on your cake design. Serve in slices with a steaming cup of tea.