Strawberry frozen cream layer cake – sugar free

Strawberry frozen cream layer cake – sugar free

by Marie MannNo Comments
Who doesn't like a strawberry gateaux? I can't get enough of strawberries, I dread the season to finish, when the berries you can get are from far far away and the taste is poor. Why can't we have local strawberries all year round - that would be paradise. Did you make any strawberry cakes at all? Which one is you summer staple?   gluten free Quark Sponge Cake: Makes: a round 13cm cake that is 5.5cm high - Cut in 3 layers. Prep time: 15 min Cooking: 40min at 180 degree celsius For the quark-sponge cake base you need: 4 medium eggs (beat egg whites separately first) 40g ground almonds - mixed ground nuts work too. 40g coconut flour 250g Quark 2 tbsp. unsweetened Cocoa powder 1 tbsp. instant coffee (or 1tbsp. strong espresso) 4 tbsp. hot water (for the instant coffee to dissolve) couple of drops Vanilla extract - optional 2-4 knife-tips Stevia-sweet 90% powder dissolved in 1 table spoons hot water Note: getting the sweetness to the desired level is a matter of trial and error, the best thing is...
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Ferrero Rocher layer cake – Paleo style

Ferrero Rocher layer cake – Paleo style

by Marie MannNo Comments
Ferrero Rocher is one of my favourite candies from the past (pre sugar free life), how could it not be - chocolate and nuts yummy. As you know I like to re-construct my favourite sweets and cakes into a more health promoting version that can comply with a relaxed Paleo lifestyle. This cake here was my Birthday treat, it's not something you would have daily or weekly on a Paleo diet but it can sweeten a special occasion and make your day.   Almond-Chocolate Sponge Cake: Makes: a round 13cm cake that is 5.5cm high - Cut in 3-4 layers and use 2-3 for Ferrero Cake use one layer for Chocolate Mouse Gateaux, light and moist sweetened with Stevia. Prep time: 15 min Cooking: 35-40min at 200 degree celsius For the sponge cake base you need: 4 medium eggs 80g ground almonds - mixed ground nuts work too. 4 tbsp. unsweetened Cocoa powder 50g dark chocolate 60g organic virgin Coconut oil 1 tbsp hot water with 1 tbsp instant coffee- optional! couple...
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How to make a shortbread cake base with strawberries Paleo style

How to make a shortbread cake base with strawberries Paleo style

by Marie MannNo Comments
  You probably think, shortbread without refined sugar, NEVER -how would you get the crumbly crunchy texture? Shortbread is so named because of its crumbly texture, it originated in  Scotland and is popular tea cake throughout the UK. The original Shortbread is baked at a low temperature as dark browning is not desirable. When it comes out of the oven it is nearly white, or a light golden brown. It is quite crumbly even before it is fully cooled, the paleo version will become firmer but not less crumbly after cooling. Shortbread is an ideal base for cake with fresh juicy fruit as it is firm enough to stand up to the moist berries and cream, only absorbing some moisture when left standing without losing its crunchy identity or becoming a soggy mess. Have you ever over eaten Strawberries to the point where you got yourself an allergic reaction? It is easily done when they are so delicious.   Shortbread cake base Makes: 23cm round cake base      Servings: 14...
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Strawberry Roulade Sponge with Cream – Gluten, Starch and Sugar FREE – sweetened with Stevia

Strawberry Roulade Sponge with Cream – Gluten, Starch and Sugar FREE – sweetened with Stevia

by Marie MannNo Comments
Quick and Easy moist sponge roulade base suitable for celiacs and anyone avoiding grain based recipes. I love that, although I have to stay away from grains and starchy ingredients, I don't have to miss out when it comes to what I like best, a deliciously creamy sunday strawberry cake that has no repercussions on my wellbeing. I use the sponge base which get a luxury touch from the cream for any roulades I make, filling it with seasonal fruits or just with a classic chocolate cream. Sponge Roulades are classic and a delight for most cake and dessert lovers; this roulade is different as it uses natural healthy stevia sweetener  which won't send your blood sugar soaring and then plummeting, causing you to have to go back for 2nds and 3rds that you did not plan to have but your body demands.     Makes: full size oven tray sponge Prep time: 10 min Cooking: 10min at 200 degree celsius pre heated oven (middle shelf)   For the sponge cake base you need: 6 medium eggs 80g ground almonds - mixed...
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Gluten, sugar, dairy free Biscuit Sponge base slices with Coconut Manna

Gluten, sugar, dairy free Biscuit Sponge base slices with Coconut Manna

by Marie MannNo Comments
  Have you just recently discovered Stevia sweetener, you are unsure how you will be able to make great tasting cakes that are sugar free and turn out to be edible? I can help, the main thing that you need to understand is that the volume of Sugar in any recipe you want to make needs to be replaced with something else, otherwise you will end up with a dry, solid lump. This sponge base is a great base recipe to start many baking adventures from. Make sugar free gateaux or muffins, cupcakes or sheet cakes the sky is the limit. You can decorate it with Coconut mana like I have done in the image above or try my lactose and sugar free "Butter-free Buttercream" made with Coconut oil and natural stevia-sweet extract, good for the gut and the soul. Not too heavy or sweet. Add fruit or nuts and seeds as topping. Fill it with fresh strawberries and whipped cream or just have it as it is, this recipe...
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