Sunday, January 6, 2013

Vanilla Chocolate Swirlcake

 Vanilla Chocolate Swirlcake
Crust
2 c almonds
1 c raisins
1/2 c melted coconut oil
Filling
3 c cashews
2 c water
1 c agave
2 t vanilla
pinch or two of salt
1 t cinnamon
1 c coconut oil, melted
4 T cacao powder
Instructions
Combine the almonds and raisins in blender and pulse to break down but leaving textured and slightly chunky. Add in the coconut oil and pulse to incorporate. Press down into a large springform pan and place in the freezer to set.
Combine the first 6 ingredients ingredients in a high-speed blender and process until smooth. Add in the coconut oil and process to incorporate. Take the base from the freezer and pour the filling, except for 2 cups of it, into the pan. Add the cacao powder to the remaining 2 cups of filling and mix to incorporate. Drop spoonfuls onto the white filling and with the pointy end of a spoon, swirl it around to decorate. Place in the freezer to set and keep stored frozen.

**This makes a big cake. For a smaller family (There's 7 in our family), I would cut it in half and use a smaller spring form pan. Good luck and enjoy!

Raw Cranberry Sauce

Raw Cranberry Sauce

½ c freshly squeezed orange juice
1 orange
1 apple, cored and quartered
1 c Medjool dates, approximately 8–10, pitted
2 c fresh cranberries
Add ingredients to high powered blender in order listed and secure lid. Turn on lowest speed for 10 seconds, and then increase to mid speed for 35 seconds. Chill and serve. Super easy. Different texture but very flavorful.