Recipe Revision

Carrot-Banana Chai Cake
An Adaption, by: Emily Lemke

This is an alteration of my Banana Walnut Cupcakes. I used the same recipe listed in my previous post, but made some changes and turned it into a 2 layer cake.


Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Mix:

2 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream:
1 c. raw vegan sugar
1/3 c. vegetable oil

Add to liquid: 

2 c. shredded carrots
5 ripe bananas ( I thawed some frozen ones from the freezer) 3-4 ripe bananas
1/4 c. water 1/2 c. brewed Chai Tea
1 tsp. mexican vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional) 1 tsp. of Pumpkin Pie spice (cardamon, cinnamon, nutmeg)
1/2 c. oatmeal (optional)

Slowly add dry mix.
Make sure there are not any lumps.  
Pour into lined cupcake tin. Fill about 3/4 way.  Pour into greased and floured round cake pans.
Bake for about 20  30 minutes or until a toothpick or fork comes out smooth
Makes about 1 1/2 dozen large cupcakes.  Makes a yummy 2 layer cake.


Frosting
Same as below, just double the recipe.

* Do not make this cake in an 95 degree apartment.. the frosting will melt everywhere.
The cake is still delicious and even better cold. ( I had to frost it in the refrigerator with the door open..)
* Do not try to transport it to your friend's birthday party in a 100 degree car. Invite them over for tea and cake after the fact.. (thanks mom!)

Monkey Cakes Recipe (photos below)

BANANA CUPCAKES
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. 

Mix:

2 c. whole wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream:
1 c. raw vegan sugar
1/3 c. vegetable oil

Add to liquid:

5 ripe bananas ( I thawed some frozen ones from the freezer)
1/4 c. water
1 tsp. mexican vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts (optional)
1/2 c. oatmeal (optional)

Slowly add dry mix. Make sure there are not any lumps. Pour into lined cupcake tin. Fill about 3/4 way.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until a toothpick or fork comes out smooth
Makes about 1 1/2 dozen large cupcakes.


YELLOW CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Mix:
1/4 c. Earth Balance margarine
1/4 c. Tofutti cream cheese
1 tsp. mexican vanilla

Add:
2 c. powdered sugar about 1/2 c. at a time

Add:
1 tsp. yellow food coloring

Mix well. Refrigerate to harden before icing.


Decorate top with sliced bananas and a sprinkle walnuts!


Enjoy!
Yum!

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Happy Birthday Jacob!

Stay tuned for recipe!

Jack's Lazy Afternoon.

I uploaded some photos from the past months taken of Jack.. I don't know how many of you understand how crazy his hair really is..
Here is proof!

haha. I laugh every time I see these.. I have since given him a little trim..

Kitchen Disaster, Cupcake Success

Yes, I dumped powdered sugar all over the stove top.. which fell through the vents and into the oven, where cupcakes were baking. I had to pull vacuum out the oven. It was hilarious.
Anyway, EVERYONE loved our cupcakes, but we did not win. There were 25 bakers and I definetly think we were in the top 5.. It was a fun experience and gave me a little insight on where I stand in the vegan baking world.. Wait for the cookie competition!!! (who knows when that will be...)

How Convenient!

I mucho <3 these herb trays that are kept in the freezer! I just made the fastest pesto lunch for tomorrow with the garlic and basil. No chopping, no crushing, no blending.. just popped them into a warm pan with olive oil, salt and pepper (and red pepper flakes of course!). These wonderful trays can be found at your local Trader Joe's. MMm mm mm.

I LoOoooVVeeE Aaron Sanchez.

Gimmie some of that fooood del barrio!!!

Since school has been out, I have been watching EVERY show Aaron is on. Chopped, Chef vs. City, Best thing I ever Ate..
Trying to find a way to get to Centrico in NYC to dazzle him with my foodie knowledge...