This Gluten Free Fruit Cake came to life because my husband requested it. Above all, it turned out so good that it’s now going to be a yearly tradition in our house. It’s everything you want in a holiday fruit cake: moist, tender, and filled with warm spices and chewy bits of fruit that taste better with every bite.

To give the dried fruit the best flavour and texture, I soak it in rum (just be sure to choose a gluten free one). The fruit becomes plump, juicy, and beautifully fragrant. But if you prefer a non-alcoholic option, you can absolutely soak the fruit in apple juice or a spiced, cooled tea like chai, both work wonderfully and add their own warmth to the cake.

The result is a rich, festive loaf that feels nostalgic, homemade, and far from the dry, dense fruit cakes of the past. Whether you’re gifting it, serving it at a holiday gathering, or enjoying a slice with coffee, this gluten free fruit cake is pure Christmas comfort.