Eggless, Non-Alcoholic & Gluten-Free? These Christmas Cake Recipes Are For All

With these versions of Christmas Cake everyone can indulge in the joy of this cherished holiday tradition regardless of their dietary restrictions or preferences. Enjoy the season with these treats that cater to diverse needs!

Making Christmas cakes that cater to diverse requirements is a considerate and inclusive way to embrace the holiday season. Here's a helpful guide on how to create Christmas cakes that're suitable for those who prefer eggless, alcohol-free, gluten-free and dairy-free options, ensuring that everyone can savor a slice of festive joy.

Eggless Christmas Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of melted butter
• 1 cup of mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, cranberries, and chopped apricots)
• 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (such as almonds and walnuts)
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1 cup of milk
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar

Method:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a cake tin by greasing it and lining it with parchment paper.
• Mix the vinegar with the milk. Set it aside to curdle.
• Sift together the flour baking powder baking soda, cinnamon powder, and grated nutmeg.
• Combine the sugar and melted butter with the curdled milk mixture.
• Gradually incorporate the ingredients into the mixture while gently folding in the dried fruits and chopped nuts.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin. Bake for 40 minutes.

Enjoy your Christmas cake! Allow the cake to cool down completely before cutting it into slices.

Alcohol Free Christmas Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups of mixed dried fruits (such as sultanas, currants, and candied orange peel)
• 1/2 cup of apple juice
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 2 teaspoons of mixed spice (a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves)
• Zest from one orange
• 2 eggs

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Grease a cake tin. Line it with parchment paper.
• Simmer the dried fruits with apple juice and the zest from an orange for 10 minutes. Let it cool down.
• Cream together the butter and dark brown sugar until well combined. Beat in the eggs.
• Sift in the all-purpose flour baking powder baking soda and mixed spice. Gently fold them into the batter.
• Add the fruit mixture to the batter and stir until everything is evenly combined.
• Pour the batter into your prepared cake tin. Bake it for 50 to 60 minutes.
• Allow the cake to cool down in its tin before turning it out onto a cooling rack.

Gluten Free Holiday Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of a blend of gluten flour
• 170g milk chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 1/2 cup of softened butter
• 1 1/2 cups of a mixture of dried fruits (figs, apricots, raisins)
• 1/2 cup of orange juice
• 1 teaspoon of gluten free baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 3 eggs

Instructions:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cake tin.
• Let the dried fruits soak in orange juice overnight.
• Cream together the butter and sugar then beat in the eggs.
• Sift together the flour baking powder, soda, cinnamon, and ginger.
• Combine the ingredients, with the ingredients; gently fold in the soaked fruits.
• Pour the batter into the cake tin. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes.
• Allow the cake to cool in the tin before transferring it.

Dairy Free Christmas Cake

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
• 1 cup of almond milk
• 1 1/2 cups of dried fruits (such, as dates, cherries, and raisins)
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 2 teaspoons of spice (including cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg)
• Zest from one lemon

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cake tin.
• Combine the almond milk with the lemon zest.
• Sift together the flour baking soda baking powder and spices.
• Add the sugar and vegetable oil to the milk mixture; mix
• Gradually incorporate the ingredients into the mixture; gently fold in the dried fruits.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin. Bake for 50 minutes.
• Allow the cake to cool before serving.