Ingredients

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 cup brandy, rum or extra water
• Juice of one orange
• Rind of the orange, plus rind of a lemon, finely grated
• 170g butter or coconut oil
• 1 cup shakkar or other unrefined sugar (or can leave it out altogether)
• 2 tsp mixed spice & 1 tsp ginger (or other spices of your choice)
• 900g-1kg dried fruit. Use a packeted mix, or choose your own mix, eg: 250g raisins, 250g sultanas, 150g prunes, 150g figs, 100g dates, 100g cherries
• 1 cup ground almonds
• 1/2 cup white rice flour

PLUS:

• 1/2 cup arrowroot (gluten free version) OR ½ cup coconut flour (starch free version)
• 2 tsp pectin, guar gum or xanthan gum
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3 large or 4 small eggs

Description

Based On Nigella's Easy Action Xmas Cake, But Adapted For My Clients With Food Sensitivities, And Chestnut Puree Not Found In NZ. Probably Changed So Much She Won't…

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