Super Loaves and Simple Treats by Melissa Sharp

Author:Melissa Sharp
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2018-03-19T16:00:00+00:00

NUTRITION NOTE

Moringa is an excellent source of vitamins A and K and iron and contains protein, vitamin E, magnesium, and calcium. These help to keep your immune system, skin, and nervous system healthy and help to combat fatigue.

MACA AND VANILLA CAKE

MAKES 1 × 8-inch round cake

EQUIPMENT 8-inch round springform pan

DF V+

Customers often request a birthday cake for someone with dietary restrictions. We love this kind of challenge, as it gives us another excuse to experiment. On this occasion the customer wanted a birthday cake that was dairy-free and vegan and we topped it with our Vanilla Cashew Nut Frosting and finished it off with raspberries, blueberries, and a few leaves of fresh mint. It was such a success that it’s become part of our repertoire.

As for maca, it’s a powerful Peruvian root with an earthy, nutty taste and a hint of butterscotch. Its powder is essentially a flour, but with the spelt taking that role it’s here for its sweet, nutty contribution and amazing nutritional qualities. It also combines very well with the maple syrup and vanilla flavors.

— 1¾ cups (225 g) spelt flour

— 4 teaspoons (20 g) maca powder, plus more for dusting

— 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking powder

— 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking soda

— Pinch (0.25 g) of salt

— 1 cup (200 g) maple syrup

— ½ cup (100 g) coconut oil, melted

— 1 tablespoon (15 g) vanilla extract

— 1 tablespoon (15 g) apple cider vinegar

— ½ cup (120 g) warm water (it is important that the water is warm not cold, or it will turn the coconut oil solid)

— Vanilla Cashew Nut Frosting

Preheat the oven to 400°F and line an 8-inch round springform pan with parchment paper.

In a bowl, mix the spelt flour, maca powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

In another bowl, mix together the maple syrup, oil, vanilla, vinegar, and warm water.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk together well to remove any lumps.

Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack.

When completely cool, top with the Vanilla Cashew Nut Frosting and a dusting of maca powder or some fresh fruit.

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