Vegan & Gluten-Free Pistachio Cardamom Rose Loaf

    

For the Cake:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (125g) ground pistachios (use unsalted raw pistachios, finely ground in a food processor)
• 2/3 cup (70g) oat flour (you can make this by grinding plain rolled oats into a fine flour in a food processor; opt for gluten-free oats if necessary)
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• 1/4 cup (40g) gluten-free plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 cup (120ml) coconut yogurt
• 1/3 cup (80ml) maple syrup

For the Frosting:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (150g) cashews, soaked in water for a few hours then drained
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• 1/4 cup (60ml) milk of choice (add more if needed to achieve desired consistency)
• 3-4 tablespoons maple syrup (adjust based on your sweetness preference)

To Decorate:

• Chopped pistachios
• Pomegranate seeds

 

Instructions:

Prepare the Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the ground pistachios, oat flour, gluten-free flour, baking powder, salt, and cardamom.
• Stir in the coconut yogurt and maple syrup until well combined.
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• Pour the mixture into the loaf pan that has been greased or lined, and even out the surface using a spatula.
• Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the loaf cool in the pan for a few minutes before moving it onto a wire rack to cool down entirely.

 

2. Make the Frosting:
   • Blend the soaked and drained cashews, milk, maple syrup, beetroot powder (or food coloring), vanilla extract, and rose water in a high-speed blender until smooth and creamy. Adjust the sweetness and color as desired.
   • If the frosting appears too thick, incorporate a small amount of milk gradually until it reaches the desired consistency.
3. Assemble and Decorate:
   • Once the loaf is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
   • Garnish with chopped pistachios and pomegranate seeds for a beautiful and tasty finish.

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