Holiday mixers

Start early and stir up some festive spirit with special Christmas cakes to suit all dietary needs

Tip Baby rice cereal is made from rice flour and sunflower oil. When buying, always check the packaging as some brands may also contain traces of wheat, milk and soy.

Gluten-free Christmas fruit cake

SERVES 12

INGREDIENTS 1kg mixed dried fruit ½ cup sweet sherry 250g dairy-free spread ½ cup soy milk 1¼ cups brown sugar, firmly packed 1¼ cups gluten-free plain flour 1 cup gluten-free baby rice cereal (see Tip) ½ cup maize cornflour ½ tsp baking soda 1 tsp ground cinnamon 3 eggs, beaten lightly