Living Rawesome

Day #201 Brigadeiro Layer Cake pg. 168 entertaining in the raw

February 11, 2010

Today was my first day not working at Rutabaga’s. I am sad that I had to depart from my favorite job ever, but for the health of my family, husband and myself, I decided that staying home is the best for us right now. I know I was only working 1 or 2 days, but yet, on those days it took time away from my family and chores at home. I know the good Lord has a plan for me and I know it is in Divine Order:) I do have FAITH, at times, I feel that is all I have, and it gets me through.

I went to the Dr. today to get blood work, I have been feeling a little off lately, could be stress, but I wanted to make sure that everything is going okay on the inside:) I am also getting a nutrition analysis next week, so the results will be here in about 5 weeks.

I decided to make my layer cake recipe in the afternoon today. I had to take Christian to get his haircut and then pick Sabby up from Jason, I wanted to get it done early so I could do some reading for my Unity class. I missed homework from last week, so I have catching up to do. The cake was easy, but the flour was not completely into powder form. The cashews never seem to powder like almonds, or flax. I am sure it is the oil in them, and the recipe suggests a tami. With all the pieces not powdered, my cake has some chunky pieces in them, but it will still be amazing!! I used a plastic lined round pie plate to lay the batter in until it is dehydrated enough, then I will cut it into rectangle pieces and dehydrate for 4-6 more hours.

Layer Cake Ingredients
cashew flour
cocoa powder
salt
cinnamon
agave
water
vanilla extract

I mixed the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mixed well with my hands. I lined a pan with plastic. I pressed the mixture into a 1-inch layer. The cake will dehydrate overnight. I will flip the cake onto a cutting board and trim edges. The cake then will be placed on a dehydrator screen and it will dehydrate another 4-6 hours.

My goal is to have this entire recipe done on Valentine’s day for my family! I already know the kids love the Truffles. They will be delighted to have these delectable treats again. At least they will have some yummy organic, raw treats for Valentine’s Day instead of the mainstream treats. Aren’t we blessed?

Gravitation is not responsible for people falling in love. ~Albert Einstein