Easy, deliciously rich, No-Bake Fruit Cake. Packed with dried fruit, nuts, and spices, it makes a fabulous alternative to traditional baked Christmas cake. This naturally vegan and gluten-free raw fruit cake is really quick and easy to make, just the right amount of sweet, and keeps for weeks in the fridge!
PREP TIME: 25 minutesminutes
COOK TIME: 0 minutesminutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutesminutes
Servings: 30slices
Ingredients
2 packed cups (360grams)medjool dates, weighed without pits
Add the dates, almond flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, nutmeg, and salt to a food processor and blend until smooth and well combined.
Spoon out into a large bowl and add all of the other ingredients. Mix together really well. This is quite hard work but it will come together with a bit of elbow grease.
Line an 8 x 8-inch metal pan or square ceramic baking dish with parchment paper leaving enough to come up the sides so you can easily lift the cake out when it's done. You can use a 9 x 13-inch pan if you don't mind a really thin cake.
Scrape the mixture into the pan and press down really well all over well. Use a spatula or the palm of your hand.
Cover and put in the refrigerator to chill for at least 12 hours. then remove from the pan and cut into pieces. Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa powder before serving.
NOTES
Store leftovers in an airtight container or well-wrapped in the fridge. They will keep well for about 2 months.