Boozy Cakes & Non Boozy Cakes: Recipes, Types & More

Key Takeaways

Boozy cakes get their rich flavour from alcohol-soaked fruits, while non boozy cakes use juices for a kid-friendly twist.
Alcohol helps Christmas cakes stay moist and last longer.
Boozy cakes aren’t suitable for kids, but non-alcoholic versions taste just as festive and delicious.
You can easily make Christmas cakes at home without egg, dairy products, or sugar.
Christmas cakes, whether boozy or non boozy, remain a cherished part of holiday celebrations, bringing warmth, nostalgia, and togetherness to every home.

Introduction

Christmas is known for the Christmas tree, Santa Claus, and the Christmas cake. A huge part of Christmas fun is soaking the dried fruits weeks in advance to bake and eat a winter special Boozy Christmas Cake together.

Whether it’s the classic rum-soaked fruit cake or a simple non-alcoholic version everyone at home can enjoy, Christmas boozy fruit cakes are a part of our celebration.

So, we are here with some recipes of boozy cakes and non-alcoholic Christmas cakes. You can easily make these Christmas cakes at home. And the best part is, all these recipes are vegan, gluten free and refined-sugar free, making them healthy for everyone in your family.

What Are Boozy Cakes?

A boozy cake is a cake made with alcohol, like rum, brandy, wine, whiskey, etc.

Boozy cakes are loved by people for their rich flavour, deep aroma, and long shelf life. They’re especially popular during Christmas or winters in general, when a sophisticated, warm flavour is welcomed. This is why they are often called a boozy Christmas cake.

What Is Non Boozy Cake?

Non boozy cake, as the name suggests, is a non-alcoholic cake. It can include fruit, nuts, spices, or flavourings, just like boozy Christmas cake, but stays completely alcohol-free. Non boozy cakes don’t just make up a healthy snack for kids, but are also the perfect PCOS friendly snacks, as they don’t affect your hormones.

Easy Boozy Cake Recipes For Beginners

With these boozy cake recipes, you can try baking a boozy chocolate cake or a boozy fruit cake at home.

Boozy Chocolate Cake Recipe

Best boozy cake recipes with rum or brandy:

Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease or line a cake tin.
Mix 1 cup gluten-free flour,½ cup cocoa powder, ½ cup jaggery powder, 1 tsp baking powder, and ½ tsp baking soda.
In another bowl, whisk 1 cup plant milk (almond milk), melted oil, vinegar, and vanilla.
Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix gently until smooth.
Fold in the rum/brandy.
Pour the batter into the tin and bake for 30–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Once cooled, brush with 1–2 tsp rum for extra flavour. Your boozy chocolate cake is ready to serve.

Boozy Fruit Cake Recipe

Easy boozy cake recipes for beginners:

You need 1 cup mixed dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, apricots, prunes, and ½ cup chopped nuts like walnuts, almonds, pecans, and cashews. You can also add tutti-frutti, dried figs, orange peel, or anything else you like.
Soak it in half a cup of rum or brandy for 2 to 4 weeks.
Preheat oven to 160°C. We bake fruit cake at a lower temperature to avoid drying the soaked fruits and nuts.
Whisk any vegan butter, like almond butter, and jaggery powder together.
Add plant milk, vinegar, and vanilla, and mix.
In another bowl, combine gluten free flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and baking soda.
Fold the soaked fruits + nuts into the wet mixture.
Add dry ingredients while sifting and mix gently.
Transfer to a lined tin and bake for 45–55 minutes.
Once baked, brush the cake with 2–3 tbsp rum for a deeper flavour.
Your boozy fruit cake is ready to enjoy!

Is There Any Non Alcoholic Version Of A Boozy Cake?

Yes! You can easily make alcohol-free versions of traditional boozy cakes. Simply swap alcohol with apple cider, orange juice, or grape juice for a non alcoholic Christmas cake. Here are some delicious non boozy cake recipes to try for non alcoholic fruit cake and plum cake.

Non Alcoholic Plum Cake Recipe

Make a non alcoholic Christmas cake easily with this recipe:

Soak dry fruits like walnuts, almonds, and pecans in orange juice for 2–12 hours.
Cream the vegan butter and jaggery powder. You can also use date syrup to sweeten your cake. Using natural alternatives to refined sugar will also help prepare healthy snacks for diabetics in your family and friends' circle.
Add a splash of almond milk, ½ tsp apple cider vinegar to make the batter fluffy, and vanilla extract.
Add dry ingredients - millet flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of coffee powder for a rich flavour.
Fold in soaked fruits and nuts.
Bake at 170°C for 45 to 55 minutes.

Non Alcoholic Fruit Cake

This is a non alcoholic version of a boozy cake, which is kid-friendly.

Preheat your oven to 170-180 degrees.
Prepare the basic cake batter by combining the dry ingredients and wet ingredients separately and mixing them.
Don’t overmix gluten-free batter; mix just until combined to avoid a dense texture.
Add juice-soaked fruits like raisins, prunes, and tutti-frutti, as kids love them.
Bake until golden and cooked through.
Your non alcoholic fruit cake is ready.

Steps To Soak Fruit For Christmas Cake

Soaking fruit for non alcoholic Christmas cake is almost the same as for the boozy cake. Here’s how you can soak and prepare fruit to make a delicious Christmas cake:

Chop all fruits and dry fruits evenly.
Place them in a clean glass or steel bowl.
Add rum, brandy, wine, or any fruit juice of your choice.
Make sure the liquid fully covers the fruits.
Cover and keep the bowl in a cool place.
For alcohol, you can soak for 2-4 weeks for a deeper flavour.
For juice, soak for 2-3 hours only. You can soak for up to 12 hours in the refrigerator.

Conclusion

Enjoy Christmas 2025 with delicious boozy or non boozy cakes with your family. For convenient indulgence, you can order gluten-free and vegan boozy cake from The Cinnamon Kitchen, a gluten free bakery in Gurgaon. We deliver the best cakes in Delhi - all freshly made to order.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How to bake a boozy cake that stays moist?

To make your boozy cake moist and soft, use melted coconut oil or olive oil, and bake at a low temperature so it doesn’t dry out.

After baking, brush the cake with 1–2 tablespoons of rum or brandy to keep it soft and flavourful for days.

2. Are boozy cakes safe for kids?

No, boozy cakes are not safe or ideal for kids. You can make non-alcoholic versions of boozy cakes for your kids.

3. How long should I soak dry fruits for?

If soaking in alcohol, you should soak your dry fruits for 2-4 weeks. If soaking in juice, soak for 2-12 hours only.

4. When did boozy cakes start being a signature Christmas cake?

Boozy Christmas cakes trace back to 14th–16th century Europe, where people made plum porridge and later plum puddings soaked in spirits. Alcohol acted as a preservative during winter, helping cakes last for weeks. Over time, this evolved into the modern rum-soaked fruit cake that became a Christmas classic across the world.

5. What is the difference between boozy cake and non boozy cake?

The difference between boozy cake and non boozy cake is simple - boozy cake contains booze, which is alcohol. Non boozy cakes are alcohol-free versions of traditional boozy cakes.

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