Of which 2.4 g sugars and 2 g saturated fat.
No-added-sugar version: 74 kcal and 0.9 g sugars per serving.
Values are for the first option listed in the ingredients; substitutions and variations change them. Carbs exclude fiber; energy uses the EU conversion factors (fiber at 2 kcal/g). Source for sugars and saturated fat: Portuguese Food Composition Database (Base de Dados da Composição de Alimentos), Instituto Nacional de Saúde Doutor Ricardo Jorge, I. P. — INSA, v 7.1 - 2026.
Quantities and times are a starting point: adjust them to your taste. Two things don't change: poultry and ground meat must be cooked all the way through, and allergens — always check the labels.
Highlights Magnesium (cashew) · Vitamin C (lemon)
Allergens tree nuts
Creamy cashew frosting
The plant-based alternative to cream cheese frosting, ideal for carrot cake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in hot water for 1 hour (130 g / 4½ oz)
- 1½ tbsp powdered sugar (18 g / ¾ oz) — no added sugar: 3 tbsp powdered erythritol (24 g)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (30 g / 1 oz)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (4 g)
- 3–4 tbsp water, or coconut milk (52 g / 1¾ oz)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (14 g) — to set
In the no-added-sugar version, eating too much erythritol or xylitol can have a laxative effect.
Method
- Drain the soaked cashews well.
- In a blender, blend the cashews with the sugar, lemon juice, vanilla and 3 tbsp of water.
The full method (5 steps), Rico's tip, the Thermomix® or similar version, the variations and storage are in the ebook “Breads, Cakes & Basics”. The English edition is coming soon.
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