No Bake Fruit Cake Slices With Chai Tea

If you're looking for a festive and flavorful dessert for the holidays, try these no-bake Christmas cake slices infused with the cozy flavors of chai tea and topped with homemade marzipan. Made with ingredients like dates, nuts, and chai tea, these cake slices offer a healthy and indulgent treat that's easy to make. The homemade marzipan adds a delicious almond flavor and is the perfect finishing touch to these festive treats. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or just want to treat yourself to a tasty dessert, these chai-infused Christmas cake slices are sure to be a hit. So, why not impress your friends and family with this unique and delicious dessert this holiday season?

How to Make a Festive No-Bake Fruit Cake

This no bake fruit cake is so easy to whip up. Firstly, prepare the fruit by soaking it masala chai and rum for at least 4 hours. Also, prepare the marzipan layer and allow that to set in the fridge. Make the fruit cake by mixing everything together in a food processor and firmly pressing in your lined cake tin. Set in the fridge before topping with your homemade marzipan. Enjoy with a lovely cuppa :)

INGREDIENTS

For the Marzipan Layer

• 1 Cup (96g) of Blanched Almond Flour (Finely Ground)

• 2 Tablespoons of Honey/Agave

• 1 Tablespoon of Water

• 1 Teaspoon of Rose Water

• 1/2 Teaspoon of Almond Extract

For the Christmas Cake Layer

• 2 Heaped Tablespoons of Masala Chai

• 2 Shots of Dark Rum - Optional

• 1 Cup (175g) of Medjool Dates - Pitted & Chopped

• 1/2 Cup (95g) Dried Apricots - Chopped

• 1 Cup (150g) of Sultanas

• 1/2 Cup (120g) of Walnuts

• 1/2 Cup (130g) of Almonds

• 3 Tablespoons of Cacao Powder

• 1 Tablespoon of Orange Zest

• Pinch of Salt

• 2 Tablespoons of Arrowroot Powder or Icing Sugar for Dusting - Optional

METHOD

For the Marzipan Layer - Optional

• Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor for around 5 minutes until a ball of dough forms.

• Roll into a ball and place in the fridge 1-2 hours before using.

• Keep wrapped up in the fridge for up to 5 days.

For the Christmas Cake Layer

• Firstly, brew the tea in 1 cup of freshly boiled water for 5-10 minutes before removing the tea leaves. Add the rum if you are using and soak your dried fruit in the mixture. Allow the fruit to soak for at least 4 hours up to overnight.

• In a food processor, combine the dried fruit, nuts, cacao powder, orange zest and pinch of salt. Combine all the ingredients roughly. Don’t overmix the ingredients otherwise it will be too smooth and not fruit cake like.

• Line a baking tin with cling film and press the cake firmly into the bottom.

• Roll out the marzipan between two pieces of parchment paper, cut to the desired size and lay on top of the cake. Sprinkle with arrowroot powder or icing sugar for a snowy-sparkly finish (optional).

• Place in the fridge to firm up before slicing and serving.