A healthy coconut and raspberry first birthday smash cake. No refined sugar and sweetened only with fruit.
EQUIPMENT
▢2 x 7" (18cm) Baking Tins (Nonstick springform is preferable)
▢Food Processor or High Speed Blender
INGREDIENTS
Cake
▢6 Medjool Dates, Pitted
▢375g (3- 4) Ripe Bananas
▢6 Eggs
▢60ml (¼ cup) Coconut Oil, Melted (plus extra for greasing tins)
▢45g (½ cup) Coconut Flour
▢1/2 tsp Cinnamon
▢1 ½ tsp Baking Powder
▢65g (½ cup) Raspberries
Jam
▢110g (1 cup) Frozen Raspberries, defrosted
▢1 tbsp Chia Seeds
▢1 tbsp Warm Water
Frosting
▢2 400ml (14oz)Cans Coconut Milk, chilled in the refrigerator overnight
▢3 Drops Vanilla Extract
INSTRUCTIONS
Cake
Blitz the dates in a food processor until broken down and clumping together to form a paste. Add the bananas and continue to blend until combined.
Meanwhile, pre-heat oven to 170C / 340F and lightly grease two 7 inch pans with some coconut oil
Transfer the banana date mixture to a large mixing bowl together with the eggs and oil. Carefully mix until combined. In a separate bowl mix together the coconut flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Add to the wet ingredient and stir through. Wait for 10 mins to allow the coconut flour to expand.
Add the raspberries and gently stir through before pouring the mixture equally into the prepared cake pans.
Bake for approx. 45-50 mins or until the cakes are baked through. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the centre of the cake. If it comes out clean, it is done. Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes before removing from the tin. Place on a wire rack and allow the cakes to completely cool before assembling and frosting.
Chia Jam
Add all the ingredients to a blender, or food processor, and blitz until combined. Transfer to a container and allow to set in the fridge for an hour. (If you want something sweeter you can add some maple syrup or sweetener of choice)
Coconut Whipped Cream Frosting
Scoop out the thick coconut cream from the top of the coconut milk cans. Add to a large mixing bowl, along with the vanilla.
Wisk until it resembles whipped cream. Store in the refrigerator until you are ready to assemble the cake.
Cake Assembly
Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand or serving plate. Evenly cover the chia jam. Top with the 2nd layer and spread the coconut cream frosting over the top and sides. Decorate as you wish.
(Thank you: healthylittlefoodies.com)
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