Not Your Gramma’s Fruitcake: Gluten-Free and Fabulous

Ingredients

• 1 cup finely ground blanched almonds (will resemble flour)
• ½ cup raw sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup chopped almonds
• 2 cups finely chopped figs
• ½ cup chopped dried cherries
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon brandy, almond extract, or vanilla extract