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Jamaican Fruit Cake

Name: Jamaican Fruit Cake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 pound dried chopped mixed fruits (raisins, cherries, prunes, mixed peel); 2 cups red grape juice; 1/2 cup molasses; 1/2 cup non-dairy butter softened; 2 teaspoons almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 grated lemon zest; 1 cup Gluten-Free all purpose flour; 1 cup almond flour; 1 cup cane sugar (I used coconut-sugar); 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; coconut whipped cream for garnish; maraschino cherry for garnish (optional)

Serves 235 mins prep45 mins cook

Originally inspired by the British Christmas dessert plum pudding, this cake continues to play an important role in Jamaican Christmas celebrations.

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What you need

maraschino cherry

cup coconut sugar

tsp almond extract

lemon

cup molasses

cup gluten-free flour

tsp baking powder

cup almond flour

tsp salt

tsp spices

lb cherry

tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Spray 9-inch round baking pan and set aside. Place grape juice and dried fruits in a large saucepan on medium heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Allow fruits to cool.

Place 1 1/2 cups of the fruits and remaining liquid in a blender or food processor and puree. Pour in a medium bowl, add molasses, softened butter, almond extract, vanilla, and lemon zest, mix well.

In a large bowl, combine, gluten-free flour, almond flour, sugar, ground flaxseeds, baking powder, allspice, and salt

Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredient and stir well to combine. Add remaining dried fruits and stir. Pour batter into prepare round baking pan. Bake for 60-90 minutes, or when fork is inserted in the center it comes out clean.

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