by Sandra Johnston
A delicious recipe utilizing Xocai healthy chocolate which is
rich with antioxidants that help fight damaging free
radicals. Vegan, vegetarian friendly chocolate recipe.
For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1 cup sugar
3 Tbsp. dark cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. distilled white vinegar
5 Tbsp. melted margarine
1 cup cold water
For the Ganache:
8 ounces Xocai Chocolate Nuggets, chopped
3/4 cup soy milk
2 Tbsp. Margarine
For the Creme:
1 cup vegan sour cream
1 3/4 cups soy milk
1 box instant vanilla pudding
For the Cake:
1. Preheat the oven to 350∞F.
2. Using a fork, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking
soda in a 9-inch square baking pan. Stir in the vanilla extract,
vinegar, and margarine. Add the water and mix well.
3. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the
center comes out clean. Cool.
For the Ganache:
In a double boiler over medium heat, whisk together the ingredients
for about a minute, until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat
and whisk for another minute. Cool slightly before using.
1. Stir all the ingredients in a large bowl until smooth.
To Assemble:
1/4 cup Xocai chocolate shavings
2 cups raspberries, washed and dried
1. Slice the cake in half widthwise. Slice into fingers.
2. In a large glass bowl or trifle bowl, place 1/2 of the fingers
on the bottom and spread 1/2 of the ganache on top. Sprinkle with
1/2 of the raspberries, covering completely. Spoon on 1/2 of the
crème.
3. Repeat the layering again, starting with the fingers and ending
with the crème on top. Garnish with the chocolate shavings and a
few berries. Chill for 2 hours or overnight.
All the Xocai products are made from natural ingredients, such as
unprocessed natural cacao. The chocolate is full of the healthy
Omega - 3 and the Omega - 6 fat acids, all the essential amino
acids, iron, calcium and proteins that are similar to the protein
composition that is found in fresh eggs. Xocai dark chocolate
products contain other healthy and delicious ingredients such as
açai berries, blueberries and also concord grapes which are super
foods known for being high in antioxidants. The effects of the dark
chocolate can be astonishing. In some cases whole diseases have
been eradicated after a period of consuming some of the products
offered by Xocai. Some people who have used it have seen some vast
improvements in their general quality of life.
More studies are concluding that chocolate not only tastes great it
has numerous health benefits. As far as your oral health is
concerned cocoa and dark chocolate can reduce the bacteria in the
mouth, reduce bleeding gums, reduce reduction of the gums, enhance
breath odor and dramatically reduce the risk of cavities.
Most people don't realize that chocolate is so nutriant-rich.
The level of antioxidants in chocolate can be compared to many
fruits and vegetables. Hundreds of studies have proven that cocoa
can reduce the risk of mood and emotional dissorders.
Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis has forever been connected
to inflammation.
Research today shows that there are also connections between
inflammation and conditions like cancer, allergies, hormone
imbalances, Alzheimer's and of course cardiovascular disease.
Doctors today know that this is the case and now test for these
heart conditions earlier than in pervious history.
Cocoa that has high levels of flavanol can be very effective in
counteracting inflammation. Doctor's in Germany have
discovered that the cocoa polyphenols neutralized compounds that
are inflamed and cause artery disease. The tested 20 different
individuals with astounding results. They also reconfirmed that
cocoa protects the cardiovascular system as a whole.
Chocolate For Health
Xocai
Vegan Chocolate Company
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