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.

Alisha Javed
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This cake is so good, I ate two pieces!


Appiah Christopher
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I've never had a no-bake cake before, but this one was amazing!


Marceline Biloa
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This cake is a great way to impress your guests.


SK ASLAM AK ROSHIKA SK ASLAM AK ROSHIKA
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves strawberries.


Tuk tuk Magar
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This cake is so moist and flavorful.


Haby Katusiime
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I love the combination of strawberries and cream cheese frosting.


Googly Bhai
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This cake is perfect for any occasion.


Md rabbi Md rabbi
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Zameen Agent
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This cake is so delicious, I could eat it every day.


Taheeda williams
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


DIL JAAN DIL JAAN
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover strawberries.


Aarjan Basnet
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I love that this cake can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy people.


Hament Zee
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This cake is so easy to make, even a beginner can do it.


John Stearns
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I'm not a huge fan of couscous, but this cake was surprisingly good. The strawberries and cream cheese frosting really make it.


Sajib pal
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This is a great recipe for a healthy dessert. It's low in fat and calories, and it's packed with fruit.


tammy hurd
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Tajammul Abbas Khan
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This cake is so refreshing and light, perfect for a summer party.


Software User
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and can be made with any type of fruit. I've made it with strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, and it's always delicious.


abdullah akas
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This no-bake strawberry couscous cake was a hit with my family and friends! It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. The perfect summer dessert!