16+ Gluten-free Christmas Cake Recipe Mary Berry Delight In These Amazing Recipes!
Published on: Apr 14, 2024
Gluten-free Christmas cakes are a delicious and festive addition to any holiday spread. With more people opting for gluten-free diets, it's important to have a delicious and reliable recipe that everyone can enjoy. Thankfully, renowned baker Mary Berry has come up with a wonderful gluten-free Christmas cake recipe that is sure to impress your guests. Let's dive into the details of this delectable dessert and learn how to make it in time for the holiday season.
Main Ingredients: Strawberries, Raspberry Jelly, Heavy Cream, Nutmeg
Don't know what to do with your leftover Christmas cake? Turn it into a delicious parfait! Layer crumbled cake with whipped cream and fresh berries for a festive and easy dessert.
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Grain Free Christmas Cake II GF SCD
Main Ingredients: Raisins, Sultanas, Berries, Whisky, Sliced Almonds
If you're looking for a grain-free option for your Christmas cake, try this recipe. Made with almond flour and coconut sugar, it's perfect for those following a gluten-free or SCD diet.
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Simple Christmas Cake
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Granulated Sugar, All Purpose Flour
If you're short on time but still want to make a homemade Christmas cake, this simple recipe is for you. With just a few ingredients, you can have a delicious cake that will impress your guests.
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Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake (Italian Christmas Cake)
Main Ingredients: Cake, Mascarpone, Vin Santo, Powdered Sugar
Take your Christmas cake to the next level with this beautiful Pandoro Christmas Tree Cake. Made with layers of Pandoro cake and topped with a snowy white frosting, this Italian cake is sure to be a showstopper at your holiday gathering.
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Cranberry Christmas Cake
Main Ingredients: All Purpose Flour, Canela, Baking Powder, Baking Soda
Cranberries are a staple of the holiday season, and they add a delicious tartness to this Christmas cake. This recipe includes a layer of cranberry sauce for an extra burst of flavor.
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Cranberry & Lime Christmas Cake
Main Ingredients: Eggs, Sugar, Butter, Vanilla, Lime, Flour, Fresh
If you're looking for a twist on the traditional Christmas cake, try this recipe with the delicious combination of cranberry and lime. The tangy lime glaze adds a refreshing touch to this holiday dessert.
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Taste Christmas, meeting THE Mary Berry and Treacle...
Main Ingredients: Butter, Caster Sugar, Treacle, Self Raising Flour
Imagine meeting the legendary Mary Berry and getting to taste her famous Christmas cake recipe. With treacle and spices, this cake will fill your home with the warm scents of the holiday season.
For a classic and traditional Christmas cake, look no further than this recipe. Packed with dried fruits and brandy, this cake is a must-have for any holiday celebration.
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Fruit Cake | Christmas Cake | Plum Cake
Main Ingredients: Oil, Eggs, Spice, Baking Powder, Vanilla Essence, Lemon
Fruit cake, Christmas cake, plum cake – they're all the same delicious dessert that is a staple of the holiday season. This recipe is versatile and can be customized with your favorite fruits and spices.
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Cranberry Almond Christmas Cake
Main Ingredients: Granulated Sugar, Large Eggs, Unsalted Butter, Almond
If you love the combination of cranberries and almonds, this is the Christmas cake for you. With a tender almond cake base and a layer of cranberry filling, it's a dessert that will please everyone at your holiday table.
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English Christmas Cake
Main Ingredients: Fruitcake, Raisins, Dried Currants, Mixed Peel, Dried
This traditional English Christmas cake is made with rich dried fruits and plenty of brandy. It's a dense and flavorful cake that pairs perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee.
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White Christmas Cake
Main Ingredients: Egg Yolks, Whole Egg, Caster Sugar, Canola Oil, Water
For a beautiful and elegant Christmas cake, try this recipe with a white cake base and a snowy white frosting. With hints of almond and vanilla, it's a delicious and festive dessert.
Add a little spice to your holiday season with this spiced Christmas cake. With warm flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, this cake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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Mary Berry's Classic Christmas Cake
Main Ingredients: Raisins, Glace Cherries, Currants, Sultanas, Brandy
Mary Berry knows her way around a Christmas cake, and this classic recipe is no exception. With her signature touch of apricot jam, this cake is sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.
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Mary Berry's classic Christmas cake
Main Ingredients: Raisins, Glace Cherries, Currants, Sultanas, Brandy
If you can't get enough of Mary Berry's Christmas cake, here's another version of her classic recipe. With a beautiful marzipan and fondant decoration, it's a showstopper on any dessert table.
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Classic Christmas Cake
Main Ingredients: Raisins, Sultanas, Dried Apricots, Dried Figs, Wine
For a no-fail Christmas cake recipe, try this classic version with a mix of dried fruits, nuts, and spices. It's a tried and true recipe that will become a holiday tradition in your family.
In Japan, Christmas cake is a popular dessert and is often decorated with a cute Christmas character called a "Santa-kun." This recipe uses a light and airy sponge cake with whipped cream and strawberries for a refreshing twist on the traditional Christmas cake.
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Genoa Cake (Italian Christmas Cake)
Main Ingredients: Unsalted Butter, Powdered Sugar, Eggs, Vanilla Extract
This Italian Christmas cake, also known as Panettone, is a light and airy cake filled with dried fruits and nuts. It's a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for sharing with family and friends.
If you prefer a darker and richer Christmas cake, this recipe is for you. With dark brown sugar and molasses, it has a deep and caramelized flavor that is perfect for the holiday season.
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Mari’s Christmas Cake
Main Ingredients: Currants, Sultanas, Raisins, Glace Cherries, Dried
This Christmas cake recipe has been passed down through generations in the author's family. With a mixture of dried fruits and a hint of rum, it's a classic and beloved recipe that is sure to become a tradition in your family as well.
Ingredients:
- 200g gluten-free plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp mixed spice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 175g butter, softened
- 175g soft light brown sugar
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 100g ground almonds
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp black treacle
- 100g glace cherries, halved
- 100g mixed dried fruit
- 100g dried cranberries
- 100g chopped nuts, such as walnuts or almonds
- 1-2 tbsp brandy
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 160°C/fan 140°C/gas 3. Grease and line a 20cm deep round cake tin with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, sift together the gluten-free flour, baking powder, mixed spice, cinnamon, and ground ginger. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and soft light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Gradually add in the beaten eggs, mixing well after each addition.
5. Fold in the ground almonds and honey, followed by the black treacle.
6. Stir in the glace cherries, mixed dried fruit, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
7. Add 1-2 tbsp of brandy to the mixture for added moisture and flavor.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and smooth out the top with a spatula.
9. Bake for 2-2.5 hours, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
This gluten-free Christmas cake is not only delicious, but it also has a wonderfully moist and dense texture that is perfect for the holiday season. The combination of spices, fruit, and nuts creates a warm and festive flavor that will fill your home with the sweet aroma of Christmas. So why not give this Mary Berry recipe a try and spread some holiday cheer with a scrumptious gluten-free treat for all to enjoy. Happy baking!
