recipe by: Laura Mierzwa, Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Culinary Nutrition Expert
This Valentine's Day, why not make your sweetie (or your kids!) a treat that won't spike their blood sugar levels? This yummy cake is gluten-free, dairy-free, contains no added sugar, and is super delicious.
Yield: Makes two cakes or one double layer cake!
1 cup brown rice flour
½ cup buckwheat flour
½ cup arrowroot starch
1 cup almond or coconut milk
1 cup coconut oil (melted)
¾ cup coconut sugar
½ cup cacao powder
3 eggs
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp Himalayan salt
1 can coconut milk (solid part only, place can in fridge to separate solid/liquid)
2 tbsp coconut oil
¼ cup maple syrup
¼ cup cooked beet
1 tsp vanilla
optional: shredded coconut, fresh berries
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