Gluten-Free Christmas Cake Recipe | Celiac-Friendly Holiday Delight

Gluten-Free Christmas Cake Recipe | Celiac-Friendly Holiday Delight

 

Christmas is that time of the year when everyone indulges in family, love, and shared memories with friends. For many on the gluten-intolerant side of things and even those with celiac disease, finding the right dessert for Christmas could be a daunting task. Fret not! For this gluten-free Christmas cake recipe, your festive season just got lit. Packed with dried fruits and warm spices of a rich, moist texture, it is a must-have for any dessert looking to enjoy a celiac-friendly dessert. So, let's go into the minutiae of this delightful treat.

  

Ingredients for Gluten-Free Christmas Cake

The only simple, readily available ingredients you'll need to prepare this Christmas gluten-free cake include the following:

 

Dry ingredients:

     ·         Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: 2 cups (includes xanthan gum for binding).

·         Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon.

·         Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon.

·         Ground Nutmeg: ½ teaspoon.

·         Salt: A pinch.

 

Wet Ingredients: 

·         Unsalted Butter: 1 cup (softened).

·         Brown Sugar: 1 cup (packed).

·         Eggs: 3 large (room temperature).

·         Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon.

 

Fruit Mixture: 

·         Dried Mixed Fruits (raisins, sultanas, currants, and chopped apricots): 3 cups.

·         Gluten-Free Candied Cherries: ½ cup (optional).

·         Orange Zest: From 1 large orange.

·         Fresh Orange Juice: ½ cup.

·         Almond flour: ½ cup.

·         Optional Garnish: For dusting, powdered sugar.

·         For decoration, gluten-free marzipan and royal icing. 

 

Preparation of the Gluten-Free Christmas Cake Recipe

Carry out the following baking methods to bake your perfect gluten-free Christmas tree cake. 

 

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare the Pan:

·   Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the sides.

 

Step 2: Soak the Fruits

·     Then in a medium bowl, pour in dried fruits and candied cherries with orange zest and orange juice.

·    Cover and let the mix sit for about 2 hours or better, overnight for maximum flavor saturation.

 

Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients:

·       Sift the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg along with salt, simply keeping it aside.

 

Step 4: Cream Butter and Sugar

·     Give a vigorous beating to softened butter mixed with brown sugar for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy in a large mixing bowl.

 

Step 5: Add Eggs and Vanilla

·   Gradually introduce eggs one at a time while mixing thoroughly after each addition.

·         Stir in the vanilla extract.

 

Step 6: Mix the Wet Ingredients and Dry Ingredients

·  Gently combine the dry mixes with the wet mixture. Combine only until incorporated.

·    Into the batter, add fruits and almond flour soaked in the batter and lightly fold until evenly mixed in.

 

Step 7: Bake the Cake

·         Smooth the top of the batter in the lined baking pan using a spatula.

·         Bake in a hot oven for 2-2.5 hours or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean.

·         Cool for 30 minutes in the tin, then wire rack to finish cooling.

 

Suggestions or Hints for Serving

Serving:

·         This gluten-free Christmas cake will serve between 8-10 people.

·         Serve it straight or give it some garnish with marzipan, a fruit of giant icing, or a scattering of powdered sugar.

 

Store:

·         Tighten the cold cake in plastic and store it in an airtight container.

·      This cake gets tastier after sitting for 2-3 days because the flavors intensify with time.

 

Pair:

·         Enjoy a slice accompanied by a steaming cup of hot cocoa, tea, or mulled wine.

 

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Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

·         Calories: 380

·         Carbohydrates: 58g

·         Protein: 6g

·         Fat: 15g

·         Fiber: 4g

·         Sugar: 32g

 

Why People Love This Gluten-Free Christmas Cake

This recipe has very much received affection toward winning all hearts across the globe due to being:

1. Celiac-Friendly: For gluten intolerance and persons having celiac disease.
2. Versatile: You could always choose the dried fruits or minus nuts in a nut-free version.
3. Flavorful: A pretty blend of citrus, spices, and sugar.
4. Best for Occasions: Be it Christmas or holiday dinners, this cake shines on each single table.

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Conclusion

The holidays are now about having such a gluten-free Christmas cake recipe whole-in-one with a lovely combination of the tradition and health-conscious way of baking. This is for family, friends, and quite possibly the most tentatively for self-rejoicing.

Happy baking and Merry Christmas!