Yule slice

Yule slice

Perfect for health-conscious people who still like a Christmas treat, this is dairy-free and full of fruit and nuts

Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Cuts into 16 thin slices

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr - 1 hr 45 mins

Freezable

Dairy-free

Good for you

Method

  1. Heat oven to 150C/fan 130C/gas 2. Line the base and sides of a 1.5-litre loaf tin (a long thin one is best) with baking parchment. Mix the nuts and dried fruit thoroughly in a large bowl using your hands. Sift in the flour, spice and baking powder, then add the sugar and mix everything well. Beat the eggs with the vanilla, then add to the dry mix, turning everything together well until there is no dry mix visible.
  2. Turn into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for 1½-1¾ hrs, then cool in the tin for 15 mins. Turn out, peel off the paper and cool on a wire rack. Dust the top thickly with icing sugar, to serve.
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Mary says...

I devised this recipe when I discovered I had to give up butter, cheese and fatty meats for health reasons - a bit of a blow when you live in France. I love cake of all kinds, particularly at Christmas, so I am delighted to be able to eat this and I hope you will enjoy it, too. It will keep wrapped tightly in foil for up to 2 weeks.

Per serving

322 kcalories, protein 7g, carbohydrate 41g, fat 16 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, sugar 36g, salt 0.15 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, December 2007.

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  • 09 July 2011

    sailorgirl commented on this recipe

    Hi with reference to using an egg, you could try egg substitute which is both suitable for vegetarians and folks with high cholesterol. I get mine off the internet, as I can't find it in stores locally, or you could use half a mashed banana or a little apple sauce and a tea spoon of bi carb as this does the same job. Hope that helps.

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    09 November 2011

    Em commented on this recipe

    Very good cake. Great if you need a festive cake for those needing heart healthy options. For the slicing, I found a proper serrated knife best (like a small bread knife) to saw evenly through.

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    10 December 2011

    von commented on this recipe

    made this twice recently.. so easy and delicious to make. i reduced the sugar to 100g and i think i would try to bring it down again next time. I would try using wholemeal/ spelt flour next time too!

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  • 22 December 2011

    sumalpas commented on this recipe

    Delicious! Used only half the sugar and included dried figs and Brazil nuts. I've made four, each time with a slightly different combination of fruits and nuts. A few hours in the fridge helped in cutting extra thin slices.

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  • 26 December 2011

    ali cat rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    was really pleased with yule slice and will be making each xmas from now on. varied dried fruit adding cranberries and prunes. also added marzipan as kids love it delicious.

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  • 06 April 2012

    Adele rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Really great, sugar could easily be halved as sweet enough with cherries. I soaked my raisins and sultanas in disorono! Very tasty, cut very well with a standard bread knife. Will definately be making this again, maybe with cranberries and macademias

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  • 24 October 2012

    Joricho rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Made little bags of this as Xmas gifts last year. Friends really liked it and have requested more this Xmas!

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  • 26 November 2012

    janet commented on this recipe

    Just making this on eagain as it is so delicious, the recipe does not claim to be suitable for vegetarians just dairy free Roberta.

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  • 03 January 2013

    Alastair commented on this recipe

    I made this before Xmas and it was delicious - had all been eaten before Xmas Eve. If I were making it again (which I will be) I might try cooking it on a flat tray rather than as a loaf as that would allow me to cut it into smaller pieces more easily. Might put in pecans instead of walnuts next time.

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    11 January 2013

    von commented on this recipe

    A great alternative to christmas, and it really is delicious. Simple to make.

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Difficulty and servings

Moderately easy

Cuts into 16 thin slices

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 15 mins

Cook time

Cook 1 hr - 1 hr 45 mins

Freezable

Dairy-free

Good for you

Dairy-free delight

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Per serving

322 kcalories, protein 7g, carbohydrate 41g, fat 16 g, saturated fat 2g, fibre 3g, sugar 36g, salt 0.15 g

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