This recipe for Spiced Oat Almond Gluten-free Cake is perfect in this parfait. Vegan GF gum-free
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I whipped up a cake on the day before Valentines day, with oats, rice flour and almonds and was wondering about what to do with it. Since hubbs is used to cakes and cookies every other day. So I made a parfait. Though it didnt look or feel too fancy or elaborate, but it surely won hubbs over 😉
The cake is spiced with ginger and cloves, my current favorite spice combination. It is nutty and melt in your mouth, somewhere between a sponge and a crumbly buttery muffin.. and it works in perfectly in this parfait. I dint use any gum in the cake, you can add a little to make it less crumbly.
You dont need a special day to make either the cake or the parfait. It makes for a great breakfast or an after meal dessert. I know, coz hubbs has asked for it 3 more times already:)
I added some beet to a portion of the cake batter to pinkify the top. That is totally optional. 🙂 It was amazing to see so many hearts, chocolate, pink things and all vegan on all blogs and food photography sites! We had a bunch of chocolate cakes on the weekend, so this fresh parfait was a refreshing change. Check out Spiced Chocolate cake, Carrot Cardamom Cake and more in the Collection here.
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Spiced Oat Almond Gluten-free Cake, in Strawberry Nuts Goji berry parfait
This recipe for Spiced Oat Almond Gluten-free Cake is perfect in this parfait. Vegan GF gum-free parfait-2B084
Servings: 8 cake slices
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients: Makes a 3/4 inch layer in an 8 by 4 inch pan
- 6 Tbsps Oats ground
- 4 Tbsps raw Almond ground
- 2 Tbsps brown rice flour
- 3.5 Tbsps raw sugar or equivalent sweetener
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.13 teaspoon) each of ginger and cloves powder
- 2 teaspoon agave syrup
- 2 Tbsps water
- 1.5 Tablespoons organic canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) flaxmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) vinegar
For the pink layer:
- 2 teaspoon beet puree
- 1 Tbsp Oats ground
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk the oil, water, agave, sugar, vinegar and flaxmeal till well combined.
- In another bowl whisk all the dry ingredients and add to the wet mix.
- Pour the batter in a parchment lined pan.
- Bake all the batter, or keep 2 Tablespoons for the pink top(optional).
- Mix 2 Tablespoons of the mix with 2 teaspoons beet puree and 1 Tablespoons oats flour. Pour this in top of the batter.
- Spread it on the top and bake at preheated 375 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until a tooth pick from the center comes out almost clean
- Remove cake from pan carefully. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
For the parfait:
- Layer the a piece of the cake that fit into the serving glass.
- Top it with chopped strawberries or fruit of choice, some chopped walnuts or other nuts and dried goji berries.
- Top this layer with plain Coconut milk or other non dairy yogurt. For a more dessert version, add a little agave or raw sugar and spices of choice to the yogurt(I used SoDelicious plain coconut milk yogurt with a little ginger powder, cinnamon and raw sugar mixed in for just a hint of sweet and spice)
- Top this layer with the cake, then fruit, nuts, yogurt and continue layering.
- Dig in and smile!
Notes
Nutritional values based on one cake slice
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Spiced Oat Almond Gluten-free Cake, in Strawberry Nuts Goji berry parfait
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Sodium 2mg0%
Potassium 48mg1%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 7g8%
Protein 1g2%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nish says
February 17, 2012 at 5:14 amVery pretty pictures Richa!
And I like this one too. Love stuff 2-in-1 ideas like these… where you make brownie then use it in Trifle, or use cake to make Parfait! 🙂
EA-The Spicy RD says
February 17, 2012 at 7:03 amSo pretty-love your photos, and I bet it tastes fabulous too!
Tina says
February 17, 2012 at 7:13 amso tempting..
Caitlin says
February 17, 2012 at 12:24 pmwhat a gorgeous parfait! i definitely have to whip this up for my hubby 😉
Richa says
February 17, 2012 at 6:12 pmif he likes nutty and spiced up desserts, he will love this!
Shannon says
February 17, 2012 at 12:41 pmI love parfaits!
Aarthi says
February 17, 2012 at 2:21 pmThis looks awesome and yummy
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Kalyani says
February 17, 2012 at 2:51 pmwow yummy yummy !!!!!
Poornima Nair says
February 17, 2012 at 3:08 pmI love the second picture with the cake, drool! Fabulous dessert!
Richa says
February 17, 2012 at 6:12 pmThanks Poornima!
Junia says
February 17, 2012 at 3:33 pmi love this simple gluten free cake! totally bookmarked. and parfaits rock. yogurt, fruit, and gf bread sound wonderful together. so cute how your hubby asked for it 3 times! he must love eating healthy! 😀
Richa says
February 17, 2012 at 6:15 pmThanks Junia! I think the key is the healthy options taste as scrumptious and fun as the indulgent ones.:) I dont like fat and sugar highs myself. I love fresh, mild sweet and nutty things:)
Laura says
February 17, 2012 at 9:02 pmRicha, your recipes never cease to amaze me! This parfait looks incredible. I would like to eat one (or two, or three!) right now.
Thank you so much for sharing your great recipe on Allergy-Free Wednesdays. Be sure to check back next week for recipe highlights (including the top 3 reader choice submissions and hostess favorites).
Be Well!
Richa says
February 18, 2012 at 7:18 pmThanks Laura!:)
Vicky says
February 18, 2012 at 12:49 amI love your recipes, so creative! I also love that you’re baking without the gums and using such nutritious ingredients – I’m first in line to buy your book!
Richa says
February 18, 2012 at 7:19 pmThank you for your sweet comment Vicky! it definitely made my weekend!:) a book is a far far thought.. i am such an on a whim cook, i dont know how i will be able to plan and write a book:)
Princy Vinoth says
February 18, 2012 at 4:49 amfirst time here Richa!lovely recipe :)healthy too 🙂
Richa says
February 18, 2012 at 7:20 pmThank you Princy! Keep dropping by!
Hannah says
February 19, 2012 at 4:14 amAlmonds, oats, agave, spices…. even the cake along looks fabulous!
Richa says
February 20, 2012 at 5:49 amThanks Hannah!
foodfeud says
February 19, 2012 at 6:15 pmOh I love the spice combination too. I’m sure the cake alone was lovely but the parfait sounds even better!
Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes says
February 19, 2012 at 7:27 pmHow excited am I to find this was your next post! After reading your comment I thought to myself, I really hope Richa writes about her Valentines Day Parfait, and what do I find over here today; just that! You totally made my day Richa 🙂
Richa says
February 20, 2012 at 5:51 amThanks Heather.. now since we have had enough fresh fruit i can indulge in some chocolate pudding!
Hannah says
February 19, 2012 at 7:30 pmYour parfait looks so fresh and springy, it’s hard to keep in mind that it’s still winter! Ah, I can’t wait until strawberry season is officially here again…
Champa says
February 20, 2012 at 12:20 amMy God Richa, you have a lot of patience taking pictures. I am amazed with different backgrounds. Very nicely done. I love parfaits. They feel rich, but aren’t that much.
Richa says
February 20, 2012 at 5:52 amThanks Champa. Its the same setting with some prop change:) i like the balance with the fresh fruit and yogurt and the heavier sugary nutty cake!
Genevieve says
February 21, 2012 at 11:00 pmWhat a good idea to turn a cake into a completely different and even more delicious dessert! And it’s still so healthy!
Deeps @ Naughty Curry says
February 23, 2012 at 2:22 pmwow, lovely pics! this looks too good to be healthy 🙂
Tori says
April 2, 2013 at 6:20 pmI just made this. It tastes delicious (I added cinnamon as well). It makes the perfect amount for 2-3 people.
Indigomemoirs says
May 8, 2013 at 10:20 pmI am loving goji with almond right now – I’ve been experimenting with ways to use chia seeds, and today have come up with a goji berry and chia seed raw almond milk- tastes delicious and has an interesting texture! Definitely worth a try – check out my recipe here: http://www.indigomemoirs.com/2013/05/08/detox-almond-milk/.
Lucas Moore says
March 24, 2014 at 6:46 amVery yummy! My hubby will like this. I will surely try it. I have a half a bag of goji berries just itching to be used for something delicious like this. This is very healthy as well.
Goji berry juice