Persimmon Fruitcake (grain-free + dairy-free)

Ali Segersten (author) Nov 02, 2020
Desserts American Baked Goods Cakes and Cupcakes Quick Breads and Muffins
GRAIN-FREE DAIRY-FREE PERSIMMON FRUIT CAKE-1
Difficulty
Average Recipe
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Servings
1 loaf

This isn’t your grandmother’s fruitcake! I have to admit; I never liked fruitcake growing up. I remember being gifted it from neighbors and friends—it was overly sweet and full of artificially-dyed fruit. This healthy fruitcake recipe is slightly sweet and full of flavor from the brandy-soaked dried fruit, orange zest, and almond extract. The flavors are truly exquisite.

Dried Fruit and Nuts

¼ cups dried cherries
¼ cups chopped dried apricots
¼ cups chopped raw hazelnuts
2 tablespoons brandy (I use local apple brandy)

Dry Ingredients

½ cups coconut flour
½ cups arrowroot powder
1½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoons sea salt

Wet Ingredients

2 fuyu persimmons peeled
4 large eggs
⅓ cups maple syrup
⅓ cups melted coconut oil (or avocado oil)
2 teaspoons orange zest
½ teaspoons almond extract