Is it a cake? Brownies? Some sort of loaf? Really these terms are arguably interchanging depending on the shape of the treat in question, and of course some slight nuances in texture. To me, brownies are more dense and fudgey, while a cake is still moist, but much more light and fluffy. A loaf is somewhere in between, lending well to slicing and toasting and smearing some delicious delight on top of it. But what pray-tell is the following recipe?
Read moreDecadent Dark Chocolate Espresso Cashew “Cheesecake”
This decadent dark chocolate espresso cake is grain/gluten-free, refined-sugar free, dairy-free, egg-free (in fact it’s totally plant-based), and therefore hopefully pleasing to a number of your brunch guests with dietary considerations. And the mocha flavour goes smashingly with a latte, espresso shot, or even Bailey’s and coffee (hey, this is a no-judgement zone), as the feasting comes to a close. Best part of all, you can make it the day before and let it set in the fridge overnight so it’s ready to go without a fuss as the stunning centrepiece of your sweet-treat side table...
Read moreLeftover Coffee Loaf
I’ve made chocolate cake with leftover coffee before, but wanted to make something a bit denser and loaf-like that would pair well with some melty butter and a warm beverage of sorts. Plus, I was missing the baking soda and a portion of the almond flour from my Chocolate Espresso Cake recipe and had some leftover coconut cream on hand that I was itching to use up...
Read moreGrain-Free Carrot Cake with Dairy-Free “Cream Cheese” Icing
As I write this, it’s both Easter and Passover. During Passover, Jewish people avoid foods that naturally “leaven” such as grains and legumes. And then there’s the association of Easter and springtime with rabbits and carrots. Plus a family member who can’t eat eggs and dairy, and then my own personal goal to avoid refined products in my cooking such as white sugar, while keeping it minimally blood sugar disruptive and as clean and natural as possible...
Read morePaleo Apple Cinnamon Pudding Cake
As I mentioned in the Chewy Chocolate Chunk Walnut Cookie post, I am a strong believer that there are no such things as failed desserts, just opportunities for a new pudding recipe! Enter Exhibit A: the apple cinnamon pudding cake. It was supposed to just be a normal apple cake, but I added a tad too much tahini, liked what happened, then remade the recipe with some warming spices for a delightful fall treat!
Read moreChocolate Espresso Cake (grain-free, refined sugar-free)
Oh coffee and chocolate! The delightfully deadly combination is many people’s Achilles Heal for a reason. Rich, sinful…energizing! One of my personal favourite indulgences in the world is sipping on a lovely little latte or espresso while nibbling on a piece of rich dark chocolate. So what happens when you combine the two in a moist, decadent cake? Pure heaven!
Read moreSpiced Plum Cake
I’m a big fan of plums. They’ve got that awesome balance of tangy and sweet and are packed with immune boosting vitamin C. Not only that, but they contain a unique grouping of phytonutrients classified as phenols. These super-powered antioxidants can fight aging and cell damage, and can even help maintain ideal cholesterol levels. Enjoy them raw, sauté them with some grass-fed butter, maple syrup and spices, or throw them into a fluffy cake such as this scrumptious recipe...
Read more