Nutrient-dense cake filled with dried fruit, nuts and spices, rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Easy to make and a healthy plant-based choice for your special day celebrations.
Soak brazil nuts and hazelnut in filtered water overnight. Rinse, drain and chop.
Wash all dried fruit individually in a strainer under running water (dates, raisins, goji berries, figs, prunes and figs). Set aside.
The Cake:
Add the pitted dates, coconut butter, almond pulp, spices, ground ginger, salt & citrus zest to a food processor. Process until smooth.
Spoon out into a large bowl.
Ad all of the remaining ingredients into the bowl and mix well. This might take a few minutes, put your muscles to work.
Prepare a cake form of your choice by spreading a very thin layer of coconut oil on the inside and dusting it with shredded coconut. We used our Bundt Cake Pan.
Transfer the mixture into the pan and press down with spatula or hand.
Cover and put in the fridge for at least 12 hours.
To remove the cake from the pan - tap the pan firmly a few times and shake it gently to help loosen the cake. You might have to use icing spatula or flat knife to loosen the edges. Invert the pan onto a plate and lift it off.
Dust with additional coconut if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in a glass container in the fridge. This cake will keep well for up to two weeks.
Use unsulphured & organic dried fruit wherever possible.
Medjool dates are softer and larger than regular dates. Look for them in the produce department of grocery stores. If you can't find them, use regular dried dates instead, however, soak them in warm water for 15 minutes and drain well before using.