Vegan Fruit Loaf Cake Recipe

Vegan Fruit Loaf Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins 
Servings: 1 medium loaf 

Ingredients: 

• 225 grams self-raising flour sieved
• 225 grams soft cane sugar 
•  ¾ cups plant-based milk
• 3 ¾ cups grams dried fruit mix Use any combination of dried fruit: packet of mixed dried fruit, or a mix of currants, sultanas, raisins, dates, cherries, figs, prunes, pineapple, papaya, mango, apple, apricots, etc.
• ½ cup apple sauce
• ½ cup vegan margarine or vegan butter [½ cup]
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon mixed spice
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 

Instructions: 

1. Place the dried fruit, margarine, sugar, and milk into a saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture comes to a gentle boil.

2. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. After simmering, turn off the heat but leave the saucepan on the stove for an additional 5 minutes.

4. Remove the saucepan from the heat completely and allow the mixture to cool for about 20 minutes.

5. Once cooled slightly, stir in the applesauce and set aside.

6. Preheat your oven to 150°C Fan (170°C conventional) / Gas Mark 3 / 300°F. Lightly grease a loaf tin or baking pan and line it with baking paper.

7. Sift the flour and spices into a large mixing bowl.

8. Add the cooled fruit mixture to the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined—be careful not to over mix.

9. Spoon the batter into the prepared loaf tin and smooth the surface.
Place on the middle shelf of the oven and bake for 50–60 minutes.

10. The cake is done when it’s golden brown and a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

11. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 20–30 minutes.

12. Then gently remove it from the tin, peel off the baking paper, and place the cake on a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.