Vegan Christmas Cake 3 Ways

Ingredients

• 2 oranges, divided
• 3 tbsp chia seeds + 6 tbsp water
• 450g mixed dried fruits
• 75ml orange juice (or brandy)
• 150g vegan butter, cubed
• 150g light brown sugar
• 150g plain or GF plain flour
• 75g ground almonds
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp mixed spice
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 250g vegan marzipan
• 30g chocolate chips
• 20g walnuts, chopped
• 80g chocolate spread, warmed so it’s runnier
• Extra orange zest
• 30g glace cherries, chopped
• 30g flaked almonds, plus extra
• 2 tbsp cherry or other jam
• 5 fresh cherries
• Cinnamon, to sprinkle
• 30g dates, chopped
• 20g pecans, chopped
• 1 small apple, divided
• 2 tbsp caramel sauce
• 1 tsp vegan butter
• 1 tsp light brown sugar
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• 75g vegan butter, softened
• 225g icing sugar
• 2 tbsp aquafaba or plant-based milk