some quick Raw cake questions

Iveyrock · 09-25-2007, 08:25 AM

My sweet DH bought some dates so I could make a raw cake. Problem is, the recipe calls for figs. Can I substitute? Also, do I need to soak them if they are fresh? Can I use a blender instead of a food processor, or will it burn out my blender? (DH says try it anyway, but that's because he wants a new blender...).
This is my first raw experiment, and I am nervous.

arwen · 10-02-2007, 07:30 PM

you got fresh dates?! wow....
i would sub...play around with the recipe...
i made this apple "cake" and it came out looking like apple granola...nothing was wasted and it was a great snack and cereal for weeks!

10-04-2007, 10:02 PM

I would sub. How did it turn out?

Iveyrock · 10-10-2007, 02:26 PM

weeeelllllll. I killed the blender. So now I need a new one - any favorites?

arwen · 10-11-2007, 11:01 AM

vitamix

10-11-2007, 08:14 PM

I wish I could buy a Vitamix.

poleidopy · 10-11-2007, 08:17 PM

really? I used a cheapo blender for awhile and it did fine. DId you add the dates one at a time?

I can see how filling ti full might kill it.

yeah, a vitamix or a blendtec. check out the "will it blend" videos on youtube.

arwen · 10-12-2007, 01:59 PM

those videos are great

10-25-2007, 09:54 AM

I substitute. If your dates are older or cold they will be hard and difficult for the blender to work with. Either soak your dates first or add some liquid to the recipe. Once you start doing raw cakes more often you will get a feel for the texture you are looking for.

Iveyrock · 10-25-2007, 07:53 PM

they were cold, and I put in a handful. i have no clue what i'm doing here

10-26-2007, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iveyrock

they were cold, and I put in a handful. i have no clue what i'm doing here

It's o.k. This is how you learn

The videos will help a bit, but even checking out a raw cookbook from the library will be good. The basics are that for most raw recipes you want to soak any dried fruits or nuts. Soaking the fruit will soften it up. When I get fancy Medjool dates, I do not soak them because they are already quite mushy. Nuts should be soaked because it helps to release the enzymes---better for your body to assimilate. Also, in the case of cashews and other softer nuts you will get a creamier texture when you make raw sauces and "puddings".

You can always ask questions, there are several mamas here who are raw or mostly raw

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arwen · 10-29-2007, 06:21 PM

when i first started i had no idea what i was doing...
i made date paste one time and it came out like a drink...
it doesn't take long to learn...

i almost feel like a "pro" in the kitchen now

you'll get there.

09-25-2007, 08:25 AM	#1
Iveyrock Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10,923	some quick Raw cake questions My sweet DH bought some dates so I could make a raw cake. Problem is, the recipe calls for figs. Can I substitute? Also, do I need to soak them if they are fresh? Can I use a blender instead of a food processor, or will it burn out my blender? (DH says try it anyway, but that's because he wants a new blender...). This is my first raw experiment, and I am nervous. __________________ Amber (code name - ALEX): wife to Ray, mommy to Ian 2/17/05, Chava 3/31/07, Max and Lena 5/17/08, and Micah 1/4/09 - and Tanya, newly home from Eastern Europe - 5/20/2006 To... living with, living with, living with - not dying from disease! - Rent "Sometimes it's better to light a flamethrower than curse the darkness." — Terry Pratchett (Terry Pratchett's Men at Arms)

10-02-2007, 07:30 PM	#2
arwen Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,387	Re: some quick Raw cake questions you got fresh dates?! wow.... i would sub...play around with the recipe... i made this apple "cake" and it came out looking like apple granola...nothing was wasted and it was a great snack and cereal for weeks!

10-04-2007, 10:02 PM	#3
tree_hugger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: some quick Raw cake questions I would sub. How did it turn out?

10-10-2007, 02:26 PM	#4
Iveyrock Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10,923	Re: some quick Raw cake questions weeeelllllll. I killed the blender. So now I need a new one - any favorites? __________________ Amber (code name - ALEX): wife to Ray, mommy to Ian 2/17/05, Chava 3/31/07, Max and Lena 5/17/08, and Micah 1/4/09 - and Tanya, newly home from Eastern Europe - 5/20/2006 To... living with, living with, living with - not dying from disease! - Rent "Sometimes it's better to light a flamethrower than curse the darkness." — Terry Pratchett (Terry Pratchett's Men at Arms)

10-11-2007, 11:01 AM	#5
arwen Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,387	Re: some quick Raw cake questions vitamix

10-11-2007, 08:14 PM	#6
tree_hugger Guest Posts: n/a	Re: some quick Raw cake questions I wish I could buy a Vitamix.

10-11-2007, 08:17 PM	#7
poleidopy Deactivated Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Where I'm loved. Posts: 16,592	Re: some quick Raw cake questions really? I used a cheapo blender for awhile and it did fine. DId you add the dates one at a time? I can see how filling ti full might kill it. yeah, a vitamix or a blendtec. check out the "will it blend" videos on youtube.

10-12-2007, 01:59 PM	#8
arwen Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,387	Re: some quick Raw cake questions those videos are great

10-25-2007, 09:54 AM	#9
diamondintherough Guest Posts: n/a	Re: some quick Raw cake questions I substitute. If your dates are older or cold they will be hard and difficult for the blender to work with. Either soak your dates first or add some liquid to the recipe. Once you start doing raw cakes more often you will get a feel for the texture you are looking for.

10-25-2007, 07:53 PM	#10
Iveyrock Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 10,923	Re: some quick Raw cake questions they were cold, and I put in a handful. i have no clue what i'm doing here __________________ Amber (code name - ALEX): wife to Ray, mommy to Ian 2/17/05, Chava 3/31/07, Max and Lena 5/17/08, and Micah 1/4/09 - and Tanya, newly home from Eastern Europe - 5/20/2006 To... living with, living with, living with - not dying from disease! - Rent "Sometimes it's better to light a flamethrower than curse the darkness." — Terry Pratchett (Terry Pratchett's Men at Arms)

10-29-2007, 06:21 PM	#12
arwen Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,387	Re: some quick Raw cake questions when i first started i had no idea what i was doing... i made date paste one time and it came out like a drink... it doesn't take long to learn... i almost feel like a "pro" in the kitchen now you'll get there.

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