Vegan Holiday Fruit Cake

Vegan Holiday Fruit Cake made with no-added-oil baked with almonds, applesauce, and Fruit Bliss Organic Fruit Medley for a sweet festive cake to share. 

Friends, my house is officially decorated for the holidays. 

Now, I’ve always been a “let’s wait until after Thanksgiving and then everything is fair game” kind of a Christmas enthusiast. 

However, this year it feels like I need to get a head start. 

It was a very rational decision I made based on the fact that we leave for Germany in a month paired with the very emotional allure of the Christmas box.

After much debate, I decided to put out all of my Christmas decorations this week!

I’ve got to say, I have zero regrets about it, as I write this post in the multi-color glow of the ceramic Christmas tree my grandma made for me. 

And it’s fitting, really, because I have the ultimate holiday recipe for you today. 

This isn’t your grandma’s fruit cake, this is Vegan Holiday Fruit Cake!

Unlike traditional fruit cakes, this one is vegan, gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, and made with no-added-oil.

It’s a sweet festive cake to share and one you can feel good about eating during the holiday season!

What You Need to Make Vegan Holiday Fruit Cake 

Here’s what you need:

• ground flaxseed
• unrefined coconut sugar
• unsweetened applesauce
• almond butter
• oat flour
• superfine almond flour
• baking powder
• ground cinnamon
• slivered almonds
• Fruit Bliss Organic Fruit Medley
• apricot jam or preserves 

That’s it!

How to Make Easy Vegan Holiday Fruit Cake 

This recipe is really easy to make with one bowl and a loaf pan! 

I prefer making my vegan holiday fruit cake in a loaf pan rather than a cake form; it’s different! 

To start, preheat the oven to 350°F and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with coconut oil.

Add the flax egg to a large mixing bowl and allow it to gel for ~5 minutes.

Next, add in all of the wet ingredients. 

For this recipe, the wet ingredients are applesauce, almond butter, and coconut sugar.

Mix everything with a spoon or spatula until they’re combined. 

Next, add in all of the dry ingredients. 

Add the oat flour, almond flour, baking powder, and cinnamon to the wet and mix everything until it’s well-combined.

I used a spatula to stir mine, so you don’t need a stand-mixer or hand-mixer or any fancy equipment. 

The batter should be thick but pourable, but without any big lumps and bumps.

If your batter is too thick to stir, add a splash of almond milk to make the batter workable. 

The Best Vegan Fruit Cake Mix-Ins

Fold in the slivered almonds and organic fruit medley and mix again to evenly distribute them.

Pour the bread batter into the loaf pan and spread it into an even layer with a spatula. 

Top the loaf with more dried fruit; gently pressing it in with your hands. 

Bake the cake for 55-65 minutes, or until the top is slightly brown on the top and edges.

Another way to test it is to stick a toothpick in the center. 

If the toothpick comes out clean, your vegan holiday fruit cake is done!

My Favorite Dried Fruit for Fruit Cake

I used Fruit Bliss Organic Fruit Medley to add the authentic fried fruit element to this healthier fruit cake! 

This blend of apricots, figs, and plums is perfection baked into this holiday fruit cake. 

Fruit Bliss organic products are sun-dried and rehydrated with water for the softest texture and juiciest flavor! 

I love baking with them because they add moisture, sweetness, and texture to your baked goods. 

They’re perfect in this gluten-free fruit cake to add three flavors of fruit that are sweet and chewy. 

I used two 5-oz. bags for this recipe, including fruit for the topping!

Top it with Apricot Jam

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes and then lift the bread by the parchment and onto a cooling rack.

Allow the bread to cool completely, then, if you want, you can top the bread with apricot jam. 

I love adding jam on top because it adds a hint of sweetness, shine, and locks in the moisture of the cake. 

Apricot jam, preserves, or jelly will work for this recipe!

I recommend looking for one that is naturally sweetened and refined-sugar-free. 

Spoon the jam on top, then spread it into a thin layer with the back of a spoon or a culinary brush. 

How to Serve Vegan Spice Cake 

Slice the vegan holiday fruit cake into slices like you would a loaf of bread, and serve! 

This healthy fruit cake is a perfect homemade gift to bake and share with friends, family, and coworkers. 

It’s also perfect to make for holiday gatherings, winter entertaining, or just to have for your weekly meal prep. 

Unlike traditional fruit cake this vegan and gluten-free holiday fruit cake is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

That being said, it’s not just for dessert! 

Try having a slice for breakfast, snack, or as a sweet treat with a cup of something warm. 

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week and freeze slices for long term storage.

More Vegan Bread Recipes

• Cinnamon Tahini Walnut Banana Bread

• Strawberry Banana Bread

• Orange Cranberry Bread

• Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

• Black Sesame Butter Banana Bread

• 1-Bowl Butternut Bread

• Vegan & Gluten-Free Cinnamon Raisin Bread

• Blueberry Banana Breakfast Bread

• Vegan Banana Chocolate Chunk Bread

• Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Bread

• 1-Bowl Tahini Date Nut Bread

• Vegan Pumpkin Spice Bread

I Want to Hear From You

If you make this Vegan Holiday Fruit Cake recipe, let me know!

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

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XO Lauren

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