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A slab of paleo fruit cake on a white platter with a slice cut off.
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Paleo Fruit Cake Recipe

This paleo fruit cake recipe is the perfect addition to a Christmas sweet table. It's gluten free, vegan, and refined sugar free. It also makes a great homemade holiday gift.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 272.5kcal

Equipment

  • Medium sized loaf pan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup coconut flour
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup pecans
  • 1/2 cup creamy almond butter
  • 1/3 cup raisins
  • 1/3 cup chopped dates (or substitute any combination of dried cherries, dried apricots, or dried currants)
  • 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the coconut flour, ground flaxseed, and baking powder to a mixing bowl, then mix well.
  • Add the maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, almond butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and orange zest to a second mixing bowl, then use a whisk to mix well.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, then use a spoon to mix to combine.
  • Add the raisins and chopped dates (or any other dried fruit you prefer) and use a spoon to mix to combine.
  • Transfer the batter into a medium sized loaf pan lined with parchment paper, then use the back of a spoon to smooth the batter into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle the pecans on top.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake looks clean upon removal.
  • Let the cake cool to room temperature before serving.

Notes

  • Store this paleo fruit cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze it for up to six months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 272.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.9g | Protein: 5.8g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3.9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6.4g | Sodium: 115.9mg | Potassium: 283.9mg | Fiber: 8.3g | Sugar: 17.9g | Vitamin A: 15.5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 128.8mg | Iron: 1.5mg