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Sunday, December 19, 2010

"The Best One Yet"

I take the quote from nearly every one at our Crossfit holiday party. This is the best dessert recipe to date and could be dangerous to have around your house! It takes a little work, but in the end its totally worth it! The frosting is especially good and would be nice on a number of things it is very sweet, rich and creamy. You've got to try this one! I used coconut flour which is something I hadn't used before and was surprised how light and airy it was. Not to mention much more affordable than almond flour. I got a 1 lb bag at Pilgrim's for just over $5.00, It is so light that 1 lb looks to be at least 4 cups.

Chocolate Cake with Cashew Icing
2/3 C Almond Flour
1/3 C Coconut Flour
2/3 C Arrowroot
1/2 C Cocoa Powder
1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/2 tsp Baking Powder (Clabber Girl brand is clean)
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 Very Ripe Banana
3/4 C Coconut Milk
1/4 C Coconut Oil
1/2 C Honey
2 tsp Cider Vinegar
2 Tbsp Ground Flax
1 Pkg Gelatin

Mix the dry ingredients together and add the mashed banana mixing well.

In a small sauce pan over medium heat warm the coconut milk and coconut oil, add the gelatin and let it sit and thicken off the heat for about 5 minutes.


Add the gelatin mixture and the remaining ingredients to the dry mixture and blend together.


Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes in a 9 inch round pan that has been greased well.
Cool slightly and turn out of the pan to ensure it doesn't stick.

Icing:
1 5oz Jar of Cashew nut butter
1/2 C Honey
1/3 C Cocoa Powder

blend the ingredients together and stir until it is smooth and a little glossy. Ice the sides and top of the cake with the icing.












1 comments:

Jenn Shell said...

You have put together some amazing foods, from the snacks to the main courses but this one is a topper!!! So good and moist, you've got a true talent for paleo baking, MMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!

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