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Fruit and Nut Cake with Orange Cardamom Cashew Cream

Rich Fruit and Nut Cake with Orange Cardamom Cashew Cream

Indulge in this Fruit and Nut Cake with Orange Cardamom Cashew Cream, a vegan delight perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Fruit and Nut Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups dried fruit mix such as cranberries, dates, or figs
  • 1 cup nuts (e.g., almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts)
  • 2 cups buckwheat flour or oat flour for a lighter texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup cashews for cream
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom or cinnamon as a substitute

Equipment

  • Oven
  • cake tin
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Blender
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by soaking your chosen dried fruit mix in freshly squeezed orange juice for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
  2. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake tin lined with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine buckwheat flour with baking soda.
  4. In a separate large bowl, combine the soaked fruit with the chopped nuts and remaining wet ingredients.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and bake for 1 to 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  7. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for about 10-15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack.
  8. Prepare the Orange Cardamom Cashew Cream by blending soaked cashews with orange juice and cardamom until smooth.
  9. Once the cake has cooled, slice it and serve alongside the Orange Cardamom Cashew Cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge or at room temperature for 1-2 hours before serving.

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