I made this cake for my soul sisters that came to support my journey into motherhood, my blessing way. Instead of a traditional baby shower, it is a Native American ceremony to offer empowerment to the woman that is moving from maiden to motherhood. I was so honored to have all of these women show up for me that I wanted to make something very special to share. This was the perfect cake...nourishing, adaptogenic, delicious and beautiful!
If you like carrot cake you will love this version with beets. The shredded beets offer moisture and sweetness to the batter. It isn't light and fluffy, but one small slice will fill your belly with joy! I added Cordyceps to the batter. This powdered functional mushroom is very mild in flavor and is traditionally used to support energy and endurance.
I used pearl to spike the frosting. I wanted to keep the coconut frosting a bright white and Sun Potion's Microground Pearl was not only the perfect color, but is traditionally valued for supporting radiance. Who doesn't love pearls? They represent beauty, simplicity and radiance! Why wouldn't you put Pearl in the frosting!?
IngredientsThe Cake1 1/2 cups oats (ground) 1/2 cup brown rice flour 2 1/2 cups shredded beet 1 cup shredded carrot 1 1/4 cups almond milk 1 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1/4 cup maple syrup 1 tbsp. poppy seeds 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. sea salt 2 tbsp. Sun Potion Cordyceps The Frosting1 cup coconut cream 1/2 cup coconut manna 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked) 2 tbsp. coconut oil (melted) 1 tbsp. Sun Potion Pearl 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/4 cup raw honey 1 tsp. vanilla extract touch of water (if necessary to help blend) |
MethodPreheat the oven to 350 F Use a 9 inch springform pan and oil it up with a little coconut oil Grind the oats into flour in a Vitamix or any high speed blender Mix together all the cake ingredients with a wooden spoon until you have a wet batter Pour evenly into a cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean once poked in the middle of the cakes Let cool completely before frosting Blend all of the ingredients together for the frosting, you want it as thick as possible Cool down in the fridge for 30 minutes Slather on the cake, remove the springform pan and decorate with something pretty! |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does beetroot do in a cake?
The shredded beets add moisture and natural sweetness, much like carrot does in a carrot cake. The crumb is dense rather than light and fluffy.
How much Cordyceps goes into the batter?
Two tablespoons of Sun Potion Cordyceps — mild enough in flavour that it disappears into the beets and cacao.
Why put Pearl in the frosting?
Practically, it keeps the coconut frosting a bright white. Pearl is also traditionally valued for supporting radiance.
Is the cake gluten free?
Yes — it uses ground oats and brown rice flour rather than wheat.
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