ZESTY RAW VEGAN GRAPEFRUIT + GREEN APPLE + LIME CAKE

Sooo I've decided as a little project I'm going to make one raw vegan cake a month (not to say I won't be making other desserts!) Last month I made the Raw Choc-Raspberry-Vanilla-PB Cake, so I thought this month I'd make something a little zestier and less chocolate-y! I used the "Zest 3" juice from Pressed Juices, but seeing as it is only made up of grapefruit juice + mint, it's super easy to just juice your own grapefruit if you don't have access to Pressed Juices :)

This recipe is perfect for SPRING! So happy to be saying goodbye to Australia's Winter!
Here's the recipe. If you give it a go be sure to tag us - we love seeing your re-creations!


ZESTY RAW VEGAN GRAPEFRUIT + GREEN APPLE + LIME CAKE
Base

• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1 cup dates (preferably medjool)

Grapefruit Layer

• 1/2 cup cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours)
• 1 ripe banana
• 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp "Zest 3" (Or just substitute for the same amount of grapefruit juice + a tbsp chopped mint!)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut flour

Apple + Lime Layer

• 3/4 cup cashews (soaked for at least 2 hours)
• 3/4 of a large green apple
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp lime
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 strawberries

Method:

-For the base, blend together dates and almonds in a food processor and spread at the bottom of an approx. 15cm round pan

-For the grapefruit layer, combine ingredients in a food processor until smooth, then pour into the pan and smooth out.

-Do the same for the apple + lime layer and pour on top of grapefruit layer, making sure not to press too hard when smoothing out so that the layers don't combine.

-Top with desired goodies! I used strawberries, lemon zest, crushed pistachios + grated apple!
-Place in the freezer for 8 hours or overnight.

-Store in the fridge for up to a week

Enjoy! xx