I had a large quantity of starfruit/carambola at home, from some relative's backyard, and as I don't like the taste and texture of the fresh fruit much, I decided to make a dessert that shows off the fruit's iconic shape. My intention was to make a creamy pudding-like cake, so I used little flour and some agar, but … Continue reading Upside-down starfruit sponge cake
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Streuselkuchen (german sweetbread with crumbles)
In the south of Brazil, the German culture is very present, and so is this dessert. Here we call this "cuca" and it is usually made with eggs, milk and even pork fat, but I created this vegan recipe using coconut oil. The result is very fluffy and tasty, and you can add any fillings … Continue reading Streuselkuchen (german sweetbread with crumbles)
Beet cake
My intentions with this recipe were to make a red velvet vegan cake, but the batter loses most of its color when baked. Regardless, this is a fluffy, unique-tasting, light pink colored cake. I dimd't make any frosting because the outside of the cake had a strong pink color, and i didn't want to hide … Continue reading Beet cake
Vegan protein bean pancakes
One of the biggest challenges of a vegan lifestyle is to avoid eating too much carbs. That's why I'm always trying to recreate recipes to lower my carb intake and add more protein. So I had an idea to make a bean-based pancake, turning it into something healthier and with more protein, without sacrificing taste. Any … Continue reading Vegan protein bean pancakes
“Everything” cookies
*The pictures have vanished and I don't have them anymore. When I make this recipe again I will upload new pictures* This is a recipe you can easily modify to add or substitute any ingredient you may want in your cookies. The ingredient list is just a basic guide, but you can use whatever you … Continue reading “Everything” cookies