Hello Mu Dearest Foodies,
This is my entry for this week contest initiated by the super delicious recipes creators @deliciousplants.
I made this yummy cake for my daughter's birthday last year. It is a very long recipe, but let me tell you, it's worth it. I believe every birthday cake should take some time, love and effort. That's what makes it even more special. Not to forget, it is totally guilt free and so healthy and nutritious that you can eat it for breakfast. Well see for yourself and let me know what you think πβ€π
STRAWBERRY RAINBOW Triple Layer Cashew Mouse Cake with Strawberries, Mango & Matcha Raw β Vegan β Gluten Free β Refined Sugar Free Author: Lenaβs Vegan Living
INGREDIENTS (serves 16) THE CRUST β’ Dates 1cup (pitted presoaked 15min) β’ Raw Brazilian nuts 1/3 cup β’ Raw Almonds blenched 1/3 cup β’ Raw Pecans 1/3 cups β’ Raw Macadamia nuts 1/3 cup β’ Coconut oil 1/4 cup (melted over the steam) β’ Pinch of Vanilla powder β’ Pinch of Himalayan pink salt β’ Spring form cake pan 9 inch β’ Food processor β’ Spatula
PROCESS
β’ Blend all in a food processor by pressing pulse slowly and gradually until you get semi smooth texture. β’ When ready, place the mixture in the middle of the cake form (you may line the bottom with parchment paper, but itβs not necessary). β’ Start pressing down with spatula and eventually with your fingers to make it evenly flat. β’ When ready, place it into the freezer for Β½ hour.
FOR THE FILLING β’ Raw Cashew nuts 4 Β½ cups, 1 1/2cup for each layer (presoaked for 6 hours) β’ Organic cold pressed coconut oil 3tbs, 1tbs for each layer (melted above the steam) β’ Thick coconut cream 6tbs, 2tbs for each layer (for the best results I recommend cooled Thai brand) β’ 3 ripe bananas, 1 for each layer (sliced) β’ Matcha 1tbs for the bottom layer β’ Mango 1 for the middle layer (peeled and sliced) β’ Strawberries fresh for the top layer (washed and sliced) β’ Vanilla powder pinch ΒΌ tsp for each layer β’ Maple syrup 3 tbs, 1 tbs for each layer (optional) β’ Pinch of Himalayan Pink Salt
PROCESS
β’ Start blending all the ingredients for the Matcha layer starting with the cashews in a food processor by pressing pulse slowly and gradually first, and then on full speed until you get completely smooth texture.
β’ Pour into your cake form by starting from the middle spreading with spatula all the way to the edges.
β’ When ready, place it again into the freezer for Β½ hour to let the layer firm up.
β’ In the mean time repeat the process with the mango layer.
β’ When ready, careful pour the layer on top of the Matcha layer and place into freezer for Β½ hour.
β’ Repeat the same with the top strawberry layer and store the cake into freezer for at least 6 hours.
β’ When ready, move the cake from freezer to refrigerator for couple of hours before you remove the spring form.
β’ You may have to wait couple more hours before is totally thawed and ready to be served.
β’ Decorate your cake, Β½ before serving.
TOP LAYER & DECORATION β’ Strawberries fresh 1cup (strawberry rose tutorial video is at the bottom of the page) β’ White Lilac (optional)
BUTTERFLIES β’ Matcha ΒΌ tsp β’ Canned coconut cream ΒΌ cup β’ Banana ΒΌ β’ Squeeze bottle β’ Butterflies Silicone chocolate mold tray
β’ For the butterflies, blend all the ingredients in a food processor. β’ By using the squeeze bottle, fill up few butterflies of the mold and place it into the freezer for couple of hours. β’ When ready, carefully remove them from the tray and decorate your cake.
Note: This cake has to be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container or freezer if you wish to last longer.
THANK YOU FOR VISITING & BON APPETIT πππππ
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