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.
Lucas Moore
Very 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
Indigomemoirs
I 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: https://www.indigomemoirs.com/2013/05/08/detox-almond-milk/.
Tori
I just made this. It tastes delicious (I added cinnamon as well). It makes the perfect amount for 2-3 people.
Deeps @ Naughty Curry
wow, lovely pics! this looks too good to be healthy 🙂
Genevieve
What a good idea to turn a cake into a completely different and even more delicious dessert! And it’s still so healthy!
Champa
My 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
Thanks 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!
Hannah
Your 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…
Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes
How 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
Thanks Heather.. now since we have had enough fresh fruit i can indulge in some chocolate pudding!
foodfeud
Oh I love the spice combination too. I’m sure the cake alone was lovely but the parfait sounds even better!
Hannah
Almonds, oats, agave, spices…. even the cake along looks fabulous!
Richa
Thanks Hannah!
Princy Vinoth
first time here Richa!lovely recipe :)healthy too 🙂
Richa
Thank you Princy! Keep dropping by!
Vicky
I 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
Thank 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:)
Laura
Richa, 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
Thanks Laura!:)
Junia
i 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
Thanks 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:)
Poornima Nair
I love the second picture with the cake, drool! Fabulous dessert!
Richa
Thanks Poornima!
Kalyani
wow yummy yummy !!!!!
Aarthi
This looks awesome and yummy
Aarthi
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Shannon
I love parfaits!
Caitlin
what a gorgeous parfait! i definitely have to whip this up for my hubby 😉
Richa
if he likes nutty and spiced up desserts, he will love this!
Tina
so tempting..
EA-The Spicy RD
So pretty-love your photos, and I bet it tastes fabulous too!
Nish
Very 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! 🙂