Nut-Free Classic Fruit Cake

Delight in the timeless charm of a holiday favorite with this Nut-Free Classic Fruit Cake recipe! Perfect for those with nut allergies, this nut-free twist on the traditional fruit cake is packed with a medley of mixed dried fruits and infused with warm spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for a rich, fragrant flavor. The addition of lemon zest and vanilla extract lends a bright, aromatic touch, while the buttery, moist texture makes each slice utterly satisfying. This fruit cake is easy to prepare, with just 30 minutes of prep time, and bakes to perfection with a golden finish in a low-and-slow oven. Whether you're serving it as a festive dessert or gifting it to friends, its flavor only deepens over time, making it the ultimate make-ahead treat for the holidays or special occasions.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:180 mins

Servings: 10

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 200 grams unsalted butter
• 150 grams light brown sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 500 grams mixed dried fruits
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 60 milliliters milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 small lemon lemon zest
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake tin with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.

Step 3

Slowly add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Step 4

In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing gently to combine.

Step 6

Stir in the milk and vanilla extract, mixing until the batter is smooth.

Step 7

Fold in the mixed dried fruits and lemon zest until they are evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 8

Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 10

Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cake to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

Wrap the cooled cake in foil or store it in an airtight container. The fruit cake flavors improve if allowed to rest for a few days before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1384.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4788.1

Total Fat 201.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 107.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1192.4mg	0%
Sodium 2073.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 728.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.4g	0%
Total Sugars 455.0g
Protein 67.3g	0%

Vitamin D 191.2IU	0%
Calcium 660.3mg	0%
Iron 25.9mg	0%
Potassium 4674.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.2%

Protein: 5.4%

Carbs: 58.4%