Golden Caramel Cake for Healthy Iron Support

Made with a powerful blend of dates, blackstrap molasses & cinnamon, this divine recipe is nutrient dense, mineral rich & naturally contains plant based iron from blackstrap molasses.

Earthy blackstrap molasses meets the natural caramel sweetness of Medjool dates and the warmth of cinnamon, creating a deeply nourishing cake. 

This wholesome recipe will make you Goldenized from within.

Baked with a few simple, magical & nourishing ingredients from Mother Nature herself, this cake is 100% vegan, gluten free, refined sugar free, oil free, corn free & soy free.

We hope this recipe brings nourishment & love to your body, mind & soul. Before making this wholesome cake, take a quiet moment to pray & invite love & healing into your heart. As you bake, allow this intention & prayer to be infused into the recipe.

Dry Cake Ingredients 

• 1 cup (160 g) rice flour
• 1 cup (90 g) oat flour (gluten-free)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ⅓ tsp salt

Wet Cake Ingredients

• ¾ cup (180 g) applesauce
• ½ cup (120 g) canned coconut milk
• ⅓ cup (110 g) maple syrup or any other liquid sweetener
• ¼ cup (80 g) blackstrap molasses

Golden Date Caramel 

• 1 cup Medjool dates (approximately 10–12 dates)
• ¾ cup coconut milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp fine sea salt

Cloud Frosting 

• 1 can full-fat coconut cream, chilled
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Let's Bake Together

The Golden Cake

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a 6 x 9-inch (15 x 23 cm) cake pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on each side for easy lifting.
• In a large bowl, gently whisk together all of the dry ingredients, allowing each one to become one beautiful, nourishing blend.
• Pour in the wet ingredients and stir with intention until everything is just combined. Resist the urge to overmix—gentle hands create the most tender cakes.
• Transfer the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• Bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few soft crumbs attached.
• Every oven has its own personality, so your baking time may vary by a few minutes. Trust your senses and enjoy the aroma filling your kitchen.

The Cloud Frosting

• Place the can of coconut cream in the refrigerator for 24 hours, allowing nature to work its quiet magic.
• Chill your mixing bowl for 15 minutes before whipping.
• Open the can and gently scoop out only the thick coconut cream. Save the coconut water for a nourishing smoothie or tonic.
• Using a hand mixer, whip the coconut cream for about 1 minute until light and fluffy. Add the maple syrup and vanilla, then continue whipping until silky, smooth, and cloud-like.
• Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

The Luscious Caramel

• Remove the pits from the Medjool dates and place them into a heat-safe bowl. Cover with boiling water and allow them to soak for 10 minutes, awakening their soft, caramel-like sweetness. (Even with a high-speed blender, this little ritual makes all the difference.)
• Drain the soaking water and add the softened dates to a high-speed blender with the coconut milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt.
• Blend until velvety smooth, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
• Taste your caramel and adjust if your heart desires. Add a tablespoon of maple syrup for extra sweetness or a touch more vanilla and a pinch of sea salt for a deeper, richer caramel flavor.

Finish by layering the golden cake with your cloud frosting and luscious caramel. Take a moment to admire and appreciate what you've created, then share it with the people you Love.

Bon appétit.