tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post8732673492962487897..comments2024-02-07T05:26:39.950-07:00Comments on Simple. Healthy. Tasty: Raspberry and Cream Chocolate Layer CakeTammiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03519210216151040312noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-28376005720651765302014-02-09T13:21:52.185-07:002014-02-09T13:21:52.185-07:00Lucy: It makes two 8 inch round cakes that I cut i...Lucy: It makes two 8 inch round cakes that I cut in half to get 4 layers with. Hope that makes sense.Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922208064935842126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-62923164077103088832014-02-09T04:29:32.208-07:002014-02-09T04:29:32.208-07:00Does this recipe make one 8 inch round or two?Does this recipe make one 8 inch round or two?LucyHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307912993354726864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-89167303572504546712013-12-02T22:29:19.360-07:002013-12-02T22:29:19.360-07:00I think you will like it. It really does turn out ...I think you will like it. It really does turn out good! I was very curious and tried it. Now, it is what my family request every time there's cake in the horizon. <br /><br />Thank you! For all your recipes and insights. I really learn every time I read your blog. Atzimbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12196414985979759688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-78713530637811743602013-12-02T17:43:51.218-07:002013-12-02T17:43:51.218-07:00Atzimba: I have started seeing recipe with cooked ...Atzimba: I have started seeing recipe with cooked quinoa in place of flour and have wondered if they turn out any good. I will have to try it out just for fun! Thanks for sharing.Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922208064935842126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-47639827422308348182013-12-02T17:33:22.640-07:002013-12-02T17:33:22.640-07:00Oh this cake looks delicious. Will try it for sure...Oh this cake looks delicious. Will try it for sure. <br />We have made a chocolate cake the past few birthdays in our family that really is to die for and you just use cooked quinoa. No flour for this one... and its decadent! <br /><br />2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa<br />1/3 cup milk<br />4 large pastured eggs or flax meal <br />1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />3/4 cup coconut oil melted and cooled<br />1 1/2 cups rapadura or coconut sugar or sucanat<br />1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder<br />1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder<br />1/2 teaspoon baking soda<br />1/2 teaspoon real salt<br /><br />1. For the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms of the pans with parchment paper.<br /><br />To prepare quinoa, soak the quinoa with plenty of water and 2 Tsp of vinegar at room temperature for 12 hours. Rinse very well and cook as you would rice. <br /><br />Using this method, will need less water to cook than the package directions and will cook faster. And will be healthier too, since the quinoa will have started to sprout during the soaking time and you will get rid of the saponin, which naturally protects the quinoa grains with a bitter soap-like coating. This saponin can create a bitter-tasting cooked grain if it isn't removed or destroyed first. Anyway, soaking grains and seeds and nuts is good for you. Your body will thank you. <br /><br />2. Combine the milk, eggs and vanilla in a blender or food processor. Process just until combined. Add the cooked quinoa, the coconut oil, and the rapadura. Blend well until smooth.<br /><br />3. In a large bowl, whisk together, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add the contents from the blender and mix with a wooden spoon or whisk until combined.<br /><br />4. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans and bake on a rack in the middle position for 28-30 minutes or until a knife or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and cool for 10 minutes. Invert the cakes onto cooling racks (remove the parchment paper stuck to the bottom of the cakes).<br /><br />5. Place one cake layer upside down on a serving platter or plate. Top with a generous portion of whipped coconut cream, repeat with other layer and enjoy. Atzimbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12196414985979759688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-22484010365797009932013-12-02T14:31:55.844-07:002013-12-02T14:31:55.844-07:00Anonymous: I bet it could! Try it with your favori...Anonymous: I bet it could! Try it with your favorite gluten free flour mix.Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16922208064935842126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-90196506592046532042013-12-02T14:21:51.636-07:002013-12-02T14:21:51.636-07:00can this be made gluten freecan this be made gluten freeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-7000657693742895092012-12-31T18:25:34.049-07:002012-12-31T18:25:34.049-07:00Yummy, Yummy, Yummy! Even my kids liked it. I wi...Yummy, Yummy, Yummy! Even my kids liked it. I wish my sister-in-law who decorates cakes could make cakes this good.Lorrianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-90266932158967608762012-12-21T14:40:27.305-07:002012-12-21T14:40:27.305-07:00FeistyGirl: The freezing experiment worked great!...FeistyGirl: The freezing experiment worked great! I froze it then got it out and let it set on my counter. When it got to room temperature it was a bit soft but still creamy. I think I would be sure to keep the cake cool but I think the freezing should work.<br /><br />I would for sure use HARD white wheat. Soft doesn't have enough gluten and the cake will be really really crumbly. (voice of experience;)Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519210216151040312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-33077885376194561152012-12-21T11:56:10.074-07:002012-12-21T11:56:10.074-07:00Next question. Can soft white be used instead of h...Next question. Can soft white be used instead of hard white? I'm not really sure what the difference is between the two :)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777490108523926575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-10448831856708913082012-12-21T11:40:16.453-07:002012-12-21T11:40:16.453-07:00How did the freezing & thawing work out for yo...How did the freezing & thawing work out for you?Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777490108523926575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-77865950104320142572012-12-19T12:43:21.625-07:002012-12-19T12:43:21.625-07:00FeistyGirl: You know I have never tried it but I ...FeistyGirl: You know I have never tried it but I bet it would work. I have a little whipped cream in my fridge right now. I will put it in my freezer then thaw it out tomorrow and let you know what happens!Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519210216151040312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-3382854830254091952012-12-19T08:31:06.072-07:002012-12-19T08:31:06.072-07:00Do you have any experience freezing the coconut &q...Do you have any experience freezing the coconut "cool whip?" I'd like to assemble a cake ahead of time (including the whipped topping & raspberry layers) & then freeze it. I just don't know if the whipped topping will stay thick or if it'll turn all liquidy. Thanks Tam!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777490108523926575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7015641473202244138.post-25419988483775934212012-12-13T15:40:46.032-07:002012-12-13T15:40:46.032-07:00Holy Nummies, Tammie! Thanks for sharing this!
Holy Nummies, Tammie! Thanks for sharing this!<br />Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15658842097750596993noreply@blogger.com