Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Banana Nut Cake with Chocolate Cream - gluten free and no baking

This recipe will give you one medium sized cake (4-6 servings).





Ingredients for the crust:
  • 2 1/4 cups pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 fresh dates
  • teaspoon agave syrup

Method of preparation:
  • Blend all the ingredients untill smooth.

Ingredients for the nut cream:

  • 1 1/2 cups cashews - they have to be pre-soaked for at least 4 hours
  • 1/4 cup coconut water - you can use mineral as well
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup
  • 1/4 cup of coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method of preparation:

  • Blend all the ingredients untill smooth.

Ingredients for the chocolate sauce:
  • 1 cup cocoa
  • 1/2 cup honey or agave syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • a pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup of coconut oil

Putting it all together:
  • Grease the mold with coconut fat and form the crust.
  • Spread the nut paste on top of it.
  • Garnish the cake with sliced bananas and walnuts.
  • Chill the cake for a few hours in the refrigerator.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with chocolate sauce.

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