Eggless Christmas Plum Cake

The Ultimate Guide to Eggless Christmas Plum Cake

Christmas is incomplete without the rich, aromatic, and moist plum cake that fills homes with joy and warmth. Whether you’re celebrating with family or sharing gifts with loved ones, this Eggless Christmas Plum Cake is the perfect holiday centerpiece.

If you think skipping eggs means compromising on taste or texture, think again! This version is soft, dense, and loaded with spiced fruits, nuts, and warm flavors—everything you love about a traditional Christmas plum cake, minus the eggs. Follow this step-by-step guide to bake a delicious masterpiece that’ll have everyone asking for more!

What Makes a Plum Cake Special?

A plum cake is a festive delight known for its rich flavor, packed with dried fruits, nuts, and warming spices. Contrary to its name, it doesn’t always contain plums! Historically, “plum” referred to dried fruits like raisins, currants, and prunes, which are essential ingredients.

The magic lies in marinating the fruits in rum or juice, which infuses the cake with incredible depth of flavor. Combined with molasses or caramelized sugar, this cake is irresistibly dense, moist, and festive.

For those avoiding eggs, fear not! This eggless version uses clever substitutes like yogurt, applesauce, or condensed milk to recreate that classic, indulgent texture.

Ingredients for Eggless Christmas Plum Cake

To bake the perfect eggless Christmas plum cake, gather these ingredients:

For the Soaked Fruits:

1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, cranberries, prunes)
1/2 cup orange juice (or apple juice)
2 tablespoons rum (optional)

For the Cake:

1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted butter or oil
1/2 cup yogurt (or applesauce)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews)
2 tablespoons caramelized sugar (optional for color)