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Millet Brunch Cake with Strawberries

Pretty dessert or nutritious brunch cake. Makes 6 servings.

From The How Not to Age Cookbook

Ingredients

  • raw cashews
  • pitted dates
  • walnut pieces
  • whole-grain millet
  • Date Syrup 2.0
  • cinnamon
  • strawberries

Instructions

  1. In a heatproof bowl, combine the cashews and enough boiling water to cover.
  2. Set aside to soak for at least 3 hours.
  3. Drain well.
  4. If your dates are not soft, place them in a separate heatproof bowl and cover with boiling water for 10 minutes.
  5. Drain well.
  6. Line the bottom of a 9-inch (23-cm) round springform pan with parchment paper, then set aside.
  7. In a food processor, combine the cashews, dates, and walnuts, and process until finely minced and crumbly.
  8. Press a bit of the mixture between your thumb and index finger to see whether it holds together.
  9. If the mixture is too dry, add 2 to 3 teaspoons (10 to 15ml) of water and process to combine.
  10. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan.
  11. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press it into the bottom of the pan.
  12. Set aside or refrigerate until needed.
  13. In a saucepan, bring 2¼ cups (530ml) of water to a boil.
  14. Add the millet, ½ cup (120ml) of the Date Syrup 2.0, and the cinnamon.
  15. Lower the heat to low, then cover and simmer until the millet is tender and the water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  16. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  17. Use a rubber spatula to press the millet mixture evenly into the prepared crust.
  18. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour to firm up.
  19. In a bowl, combine the remaining 1 teaspoon of Date Syrup 2.0 with the strawberries.
  20. Stir to mix well.
  21. Set the macerated strawberries aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  22. Run a knife around the edge of the springform pan to loosen the cake, then remove the sides of the pan.
  23. Cut the cake into six wedges.
  24. Top each slice with some of the macerated strawberries and serve.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Oleic Acid
    From: Cashews
  • Resistant starch
    From: Millet
  • Beta-glucan
    From: Millet
  • Fisetin
    From: Strawberries
  • Vitamin C
    From: Strawberries
  • Polyphenols
    From: Strawberries
  • Potassium
    From: Strawberries

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Aging
    Protects against · via Cashews
  • Obesity
    Reduces risk of · via Oleic Acid
  • High blood sugar
    Improves · via Resistant starch
  • Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
    Protects against · via Beta-glucan
  • Cognitive decline
    Improves · via Strawberries
  • Osteoarthritis
    Improves · via Strawberries
  • High cholesterol
    Improves · via Strawberries
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
    Improves · via Strawberries
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Improves · via Strawberries
  • Esophageal Cancer
    Protects against · via Strawberries
  • Cellular senescence
    Protects against · via Fisetin
  • Hip Fracture
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Wrinkles
    Improves · via Vitamin C
  • Varicose Veins
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cataracts
    Reduces risk of · via Vitamin C
  • Common cold
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Skin Aging
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • High blood pressure
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Cancer
    Protects against · via Vitamin C
  • Adrenal Burnout
    Addresses · via Vitamin C
  • Age-Related Hearing Loss
    Protects against · via Polyphenols
  • Alzheimer's disease
    Protects against · via Polyphenols
  • Stroke
    Reduces risk of · via Potassium

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