| Servings: | 10 |
| Author Notes: | Here we have the seductive flavors of the German chocolate cake, coconut flakes, rich macadamia nuts, and gooey date caramel. If blanched hazelnuts are not available, use unblanched nuts, removing as much skin as possible. |
| Ingredients: |
Chocolate Cake: 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon egg replacer 1 1/2 teaspoons ground espresso beans 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons brewed coffee 4 ounces silken tofu 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup 1/2 cup canola oil 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons coffee extract or coffee liqueur Caramel-Nut Filling: 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, plus more for garnish 3/4 cup blanched hazelnuts 1 cup soy milk 1/2 cup rice milk 3/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut, plus more for garnish 3/4 Sucanat®* pinch of agar powder 1 tablespoon arrowroot 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Date Caramel: 4 Deglet Noor dates, or 2 Medjool dates, pitted 1 cup Florida Crystals** 1 cup water 1/4 cup agave nectar 2 kumquats, thinly sliced for garnish 8 chocolate cigars for garnish (available in chocolate specialty shops) |
| Instructions: |
To make the Chocolate Cake: Preheat oven to 350° F. Oil a 9 by 13 inch pan, and line it with parchment paper. Sift the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, egg replacer, and espresso in a bowl. In a blender, combine coffee, tofu, maple syrup, canola oil, vanilla, vinegar and coffee extract. Blend until smooth. Pour the wet ingredients into the cocoa mixture and whisk until smooth (some small lumps are OK). Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan and a small knife inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in the pan. To make the Filling: To Make the Caramel: To Assemble and Serve: *Sucanat -- A brand-name unrefined, granulated cane sugar made from evaporated sugarcane juice, found in most natural food stores. You can substitute any unrefined sugar. ** Florida Crystals -- A brand name less-refined granulated cane sugar. It is available in most natural food store. You can substitute any light, unrefined sugar. Per Serving Cake: 581 calories (49% from fat); 6.7 g protein; 64 g carbohydrate; 34 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 226 mg sodium; 4.5 g fiber. Per 2 Tablespoons Date Caramel: 65 calories (1% from fat); 0 g protein; 17 g carbohydrate; 0.2 g fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 1 mg sodium; 0.2 g fiber. |
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