As I’ve recently decided to cut down my (refined) sugar intake, I’ve discovered absolutely delicious date bars! These however a pretty expensive when bought in supermarkets. I decided to make them myself. This is not only the cheaper option, at the same time you can decide which ingredients you want to use. I have one of the simplest recipes for you. These coconut-date-balls are made in 5 minutes, and they…
Turmeric in a cake? YES! I just love the colour that this wonderful Indian spice has. And I thought it would be a great idea to spice up the traditional German Marbled Cake with turmeric. The colour of the cake batter was really yellow, however the cake itself turned out to be rather orange. Kind of a “tiger-cake” – do you agree or do I just have too much imagination?…
These cute little treats are a traditional German Christmas biscuit. Here in Germany they are called „Engelsaugen“ – angels‘ eyes. They are however also known as „Husarenkrapfen“ or „Liebesgrübchen“. So many terms, for one lovely little treat. Of course I needed a vegan version for this year and I decided to test soy flour. This can be used as egg replacement. I decided to add some cinnamon because cinnamon is…
These vegan coconut macaroons are incredibly delicious! They were my second time using aquafaba. I first used this form y vegan and gluten-free cinnamon star cookies. I was so impressed that I had to try a different recipe with aquafaba straight away! I decided to make coconut macaroons – traditionally made with egg white. My version is vegan of course. Also there is a gluten-free option. You can make this…
Can you believe it’s Christmas in less than a month? In case you fancy some gluten-free and of course vegan Christmas cookies, I’ve got what you need! These cinnamon stars are a traditional German Christmas biscuit, traditionally made with stiff egg whites. As a vegan, this clearly wasn’t an option. Chickpea water – also called aquafaba – is the solution. It was my first attempt at making stiff “egg”white without…
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Chocolate Shortbread Cookies {VEGAN}
If you’re not in a Christmassy mood yet – these vegan star-shaped cookies will surely help! They are basically traditional shortbread cookies (the recipe I use, has always been vegan), but I added some cocoa powder and chocolate topping! It’s my first vegan Christmas and I am kind of excited! What are your favourite (vegan) biscuits to make (or eat) for Christmas? Let me know in the comments. If you…
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Tiny Gingerbread-spice bundt cakes {VEGAN}
Recently I posted a recipe for a vegan gingerbread-spice cake. There was NO butter, margarine or oil in it at all. I also made these little bundles of cuteness from exactly the same recipe: tiny bundt cakes! I only used about a third of the recipe, though. I was able to make 6 tiny bundt cakes from this dough. The diameter of my silicon shapes was 7 cm. In my…
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Hazelnut and Chocolate Tarte {VEGAN}
I love chocolate. However, I’ve never made a (vegan) chocolate tarte before. I was so impressed with my first chocolate tarte. It has a hazelnut crust and it is filled with a dark chocolate and coconut milk mixture. To add another, different taste the tarte is decorated with chopped almonds. Can I emphasise once again that this tart is VEGAN. If it is possible to make a vegan chocolate tarte,…
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Gingerbread-Spice-Cake {VEGAN}
Baking a cake without margarine, butter, oil whatsoever – is that even possible? I believe it is. And I must admit – the cake does not lack sugar. But hey, there’s no oil, margarine or butter… so let’s just pretend it’s healthy. Also it is filled with all the spices one could wish for in winter. I can’t wait to share this vegan recipe with you. I know it’s only…
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Austrian Jam Tart – “Linzer Torte” {VEGAN}
This is one of the best “make ahead”-cakes. It actually tastes even better if you prepare it two or three days in advance. The name “Linzer Torte” goes back to the tart’s origin: there is a town in Austria called Linz, where this tart is apparently from. I veganised this traditional cake a little – because who needs eggs in cake? I don’t! I took this cake to my granddad’s…