Celebrate the festive season with a wholesome twist on a classic: Egg-Free Whole Wheat Christmas Cake. Made with Hathi Brand 100% Whole Wheat Chakki Atta, this cake keeps the traditional flavors alive while using healthier, fiber-rich whole wheat flour. Loaded with dried fruits, nuts, and warming spices, this cake has all the richness and sweetness you crave during the holidays. It’s naturally egg-free, relying on yogurt or applesauce for a soft, moist crumb, and the whole wheat adds a slightly nutty flavor that enhances the depth of the spices. Perfect for sharing, gifting, or indulging at family gatherings, this cake brings warmth, comfort, and joy to every slice. Its tender texture and festive spices make it a standout dessert that’s bound to become a family favorite. A slice of holiday happiness that’s nutritious and delicious!
- Prep time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 60 minutes
- Total time:1 Hour 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Hathi Brand 100% Whole Wheat Chakki Atta
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots, chopped)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews)
- 1 cup yogurt or applesauce (as an egg replacement)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- ½ tsp nutmeg powder
- ½ tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 orange.
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Soak the mixed dried fruits in the orange juice in a small bowl and set aside for about 10 minutes.
- Whisk together Hathi Brand 100% Whole Wheat Chakki Atta, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the yogurt or applesauce, brown sugar, oil or melted butter, vanilla extract, and orange zest in a separate bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Add the soaked dried fruits (including any remaining juice) and chopped nuts to the wet ingredients, mixing well.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve this wholesome Christmas cake at holiday gatherings. The richness of whole wheat and warming spices will bring festive cheer to your table. It’s a joy to share!
