NO-BAKE STRAWBERRY COUSCOUS CAKE

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This recipe was featured in our February/March 2010 newsletter. It was submitted by guest author Mary Olivar, Healthy Eating Specialist for the Whole Foods Market flagship store. She says that this appealing easy no-bake cake rivals strawberry shortcake.

Provided by Vegetarian Network

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cake, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup couscous
1 1/2 cups vanilla soymilk (original recipe called for almond amasake)
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup apple juice
1 pinch sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup halved strawberry
2/3 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon kudzu (heaping)
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cake:.
  • In a saucepan, combine couscous, amasake, water, juice, and salt. Heat and stir for 10 minutes, or until couscous swells and becomes soft. Add vanilla. Pour into cake pan, smooth the surface, and add topping.
  • Topping:.
  • Arrange strawberries on top of cake artfully. Dissolve kudzu in juice, add lemon peel, heat and stir until it thickens. Add vanilla. Pour over strawberries and cake. Let cool for an hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Juan jose Garcia
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The cake was a bit dry. I think I should have added more milk.


Krista Suter
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste.


Jean Smith
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Tahria Hussain
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover couscous.


Benison Chihozie
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I'm not a big fan of couscous, but I really enjoyed this cake. The strawberries and cream cheese frosting were the perfect complement to the couscous.


Loki
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and wanted the recipe.


Meer Jojo
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This cake is so easy to make! I love that I don't have to turn on the oven.


Josh King
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I wasn't sure what to expect from a cake made with couscous, but I was pleasantly surprised. The texture was great and the cake was very flavorful.


Tiffany Dean
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I love how refreshing and light this cake is. Perfect for summer parties or picnics.


Dilberkhan Mahar
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This no-bake cake is a total winner! The strawberry and couscous combination was unique and delicious, and the cake itself was moist and flavorful. A big hit with my family and friends.