Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups golden raisins
  • 1 cup raisins, chopped coarsely
  • 1 cup dried currants
  • 2 tbsp mixed candied citrus peel, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup glace pineapple, coarsely chopped
  • 6 oz dairy-free spread
  • 3/4 cup firmly brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup brandy
  • 3 None eggs
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 2/3 cup soy flour
  • 1 tbsp gluten-free baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ground cloves
  • 18 None green glace cherries, halved
  • 3 slice glace pineapple, cut into wedges

Method

  • Stir dried fruit, dairy-free spread, sugar, brandy and 1/3 cup water in medium saucepan on medium heat until spread is melted and sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Transfer to large heatproof bowl. Cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line six 3 1/2-inch round baking pans with two layers of parchment paper, extending paper 1 inch above side.
  • Stir eggs into fruit mixture. Stir in sifted dry ingredients. Divide mixture among prepared pans. Decorate with cherries and pineapple wedges.
  • Bake cakes about 1 hour 10 mins. Cover hot cakes with foil. Cool in pans overnight.