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Rogue"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/05621231918425506717"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-I_Q6t3yALJk\/XM7LyEFTePI\/AAAAAAAAJ6I\/kX22xmjNoAwFttDiaJurflEs-lOIFMZlACK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/image.webp"}}],"generator":{"version":"7.00","uri":"http://www.blogger.com","$t":"Blogger"},"openSearch$totalResults":{"$t":"68"},"openSearch$startIndex":{"$t":"1"},"openSearch$itemsPerPage":{"$t":"4"},"entry":[{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461673246198760609.post-5214062612330973314"},"published":{"$t":"2018-12-26T01:58:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-12-26T01:58:40.128-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"brownies"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dessert"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Chocolate Chunk Brownies"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SGGurS3k9vc\/XCH3GWUQamI\/AAAAAAAAc-0\/_KD99PdSBmMqRLrD3lcGBWoLhFp5w3mVQCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_20181214_185656139%257E2.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SGGurS3k9vc\/XCH3GWUQamI\/AAAAAAAAc-0\/_KD99PdSBmMqRLrD3lcGBWoLhFp5w3mVQCLcBGAs\/s320\/IMG_20181214_185656139%257E2.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EIresistible chocolate goodness in every bite.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EThese incredibly adult brownies were a surprising hit at the opening two weeks. Slightly altered from \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.noracooks.com\/vegan-brownies-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ENora Cooks\u003C\/a\u003E recipe, my rich, fudgy dessert for sophisticated chocoholics omits vanilla (for a pure chocolate brownie flavor) and butter (coconut oil or use Miyoko's Kitchen butter instead) and uses Food Empowerment Project approved chocolate\/cocoa powder. Divine Cocoa is a favorite alongside Theo Chocolate brand. I also included chopped walnuts for extra texture-- amazing interlude with the decadent chocolate chunks.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EChocolate Chunk Brownies Ingredients and Preparation\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 tablespoon flaxmeal\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 cup + 2 tablespoon water\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 cup sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 cup brown sugar, packed\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 cup flour\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 cup cocoa powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E2\/3 cup coconut oil, melted\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 teaspoon salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 half Theo Chocolate Baking Bar, chopped\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 cup chopped walnuts\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat oven to 350 degrees.\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhisk flaxmeal and water together. Set aside for five minutes.\u003Cbr \/\u003EMix sugars, coconut oil, and vanilla.\u003Cbr \/\u003ESeparately, sift flour, cocoa powder, and salt.\u003Cbr \/\u003ECombine wet and dry ingredients. Add flax egg, chopped chocolate, and walnuts.\u003Cbr \/\u003EPour into a parchment paper lined baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes.\u003Cbr \/\u003ECool before cutting."},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/afroveganchick.blogspot.com\/feeds\/5214062612330973314\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/afroveganchick.blogspot.com\/2018\/12\/chocolate-chunk-brownies.html#comment-form","title":"0 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2461673246198760609\/posts\/default\/5214062612330973314"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2461673246198760609\/posts\/default\/5214062612330973314"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/afroveganchick.blogspot.com\/2018\/12\/chocolate-chunk-brownies.html","title":"Chocolate Chunk Brownies"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Janyce Denise Glasper"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08951925848804434056"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CCd_zNfDTJY\/XM4j66GvBVI\/AAAAAAAAgLs\/E0Hi-GDoCJoTEuGQDTqi6P03jTyyl_1nQCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/IMG_20190429_022459217.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-SGGurS3k9vc\/XCH3GWUQamI\/AAAAAAAAc-0\/_KD99PdSBmMqRLrD3lcGBWoLhFp5w3mVQCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_20181214_185656139%257E2.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"0"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461673246198760609.post-7084851805959275666"},"published":{"$t":"2018-11-24T02:14:00.000-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-11-24T02:14:27.153-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dessert"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"Pie"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Vegan Pumpkin Pie "},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7_vrNAA7U_k\/W_jo9gth0YI\/AAAAAAAAcM8\/fWSEtW9w5gM8ZHoyNsS35nFSgmEJPgSCACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_20181123_233921835.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1600\" data-original-width=\"1396\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7_vrNAA7U_k\/W_jo9gth0YI\/AAAAAAAAcM8\/fWSEtW9w5gM8ZHoyNsS35nFSgmEJPgSCACLcBGAs\/s320\/IMG_20181123_233921835.jpg\" width=\"279\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ECoconut Reddi Whip tops an easy, scrumptious pumpkin pie packed with warm, flavorful notes on a thick flaky crust.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EI'm still learning new vegan things daily.\u003Cbr \/\u003EIn fact, I have a whole list of future recipes to tackle. Chocolate croissants are an ultimate fantasy. Mushroom Wellington would be superb. Raviolis from scratch is a close reality. My current refrigerator situation is cashew cheese wrapped in a cheesecloth for a baked \"cheese\" wedge. I pray that it comes out just as good as an artisan Miyoko's Kitchen spread.\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy memories, however, are humbled and delighted by my first attempt at making pie-- a yummy pumpkin pie for our introductive \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.afroveganchick.com\/2018\/11\/highlughts-from-first-friendsgiving.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EFriendsgiving\u003C\/a\u003E. It is a combination of The Spruce Eats' crust \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruceeats.com\/flaky-vegan-pie-crust-recipe-3377320\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecipe\u003C\/a\u003E and Loving It Vegan's eight ingredient pumpkin \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/lovingitvegan.com\/vegan-pumpkin-pie\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Epie\u003C\/a\u003E. Although not aesthetically beautiful in this inception (partly due to Trader Joe's coconut milk having a separation issue), the impact of light pumpkin melding on a crust with Reddi Whip on top mirrored a childhood past-- my preference for pumpkin over sweet potato coming on strong and sincere. Most importantly, sharing this dessert among new friends made this year, at this imperative stage of my life, was a fated takeaway. I needed not only to bake pumpkin pie, I needed to share this effort with these specific people, blessing our home with respect, tenderness, and joy.\u003Cbr \/\u003EMy heart and soul goes into cooking and baking. A guest taking in a slice of pie receives that love and warmth inside.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EVegan Pumpkin Pie Ingredients and Preparation\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 cup flour\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 teaspoon sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 cup + 2 tablespoon cold vegan butter (used Miyoko's Kitchen)\u003Cbr \/\u003E3 tablespoon cold water\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 tablespoon olive oil\u003Cbr \/\u003Epinch of cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 15 oz can pumpkin puree\u003Cbr \/\u003E3\/4 cup full fat coconut milk\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 cup brown sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 cup sugar (or maple syrup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/4 cup arrowroot or cornstarch\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 teaspoon vanilla\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/4 teaspoon salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EIf making crust, combine flour, sugar, salt, and cold butter cubes until mixture is crumbly.\u003Cbr \/\u003EMix cold water and olive oil and add to the flour.\u003Cbr \/\u003EKnead and cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.\u003Cbr \/\u003ERoll out dough and carefully transfer into a pie pan, pressing it in along the way.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat oven to 350 degrees.\u003Cbr \/\u003ECombine pumpkin, coconut milk, brown sugar, sugar, arrowroot\/cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt together.\u003Cbr \/\u003EPour into prepped or store bought crust.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KEC-aab1ux0\/W_jDdb0lcyI\/AAAAAAAAcLg\/ZTaK-bmEX28E3-S_34M1_asuMjECa2QigCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_20181122_141857514_BURST001.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-KEC-aab1ux0\/W_jDdb0lcyI\/AAAAAAAAcLg\/ZTaK-bmEX28E3-S_34M1_asuMjECa2QigCLcBGAs\/s320\/IMG_20181122_141857514_BURST001.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHomemade uncooked crust.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-a_kBUusVUTU\/W_jDdchc3-I\/AAAAAAAAcLc\/o3EGdwbnU4UrSxX1hx50NYrnAuzLX7cPgCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_20181122_142054566.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-a_kBUusVUTU\/W_jDdchc3-I\/AAAAAAAAcLc\/o3EGdwbnU4UrSxX1hx50NYrnAuzLX7cPgCLcBGAs\/s320\/IMG_20181122_142054566.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBake for 50-60 minutes-- filling should be slightly firm. The center will wobble. Chill in the refrigerator for four hours.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cspan id=\"goog_1335925001\"\u003E\u003C\/span\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DdOZUPmo1Zo\/W_jo-XnXUGI\/AAAAAAAAcNA\/ibDpZG4sDwEghSA_pgQZ57P8MrDJwqWBACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_20181123_233918642.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1337\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-DdOZUPmo1Zo\/W_jo-XnXUGI\/AAAAAAAAcNA\/ibDpZG4sDwEghSA_pgQZ57P8MrDJwqWBACLcBGAs\/s320\/IMG_20181123_233918642.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EPumpkin pie and fresh lemonade-- homemade is the best made.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/afroveganchick.blogspot.com\/feeds\/7084851805959275666\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/afroveganchick.blogspot.com\/2018\/11\/vegan-pumpkin-pie.html#comment-form","title":"3 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2461673246198760609\/posts\/default\/7084851805959275666"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2461673246198760609\/posts\/default\/7084851805959275666"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/afroveganchick.blogspot.com\/2018\/11\/vegan-pumpkin-pie.html","title":"Vegan Pumpkin Pie "}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Janyce Denise Glasper"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08951925848804434056"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CCd_zNfDTJY\/XM4j66GvBVI\/AAAAAAAAgLs\/E0Hi-GDoCJoTEuGQDTqi6P03jTyyl_1nQCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/IMG_20190429_022459217.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-7_vrNAA7U_k\/W_jo9gth0YI\/AAAAAAAAcM8\/fWSEtW9w5gM8ZHoyNsS35nFSgmEJPgSCACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_20181123_233921835.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"3"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461673246198760609.post-919681059251985742"},"published":{"$t":"2018-11-17T16:07:00.001-05:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2018-11-17T16:07:11.452-05:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"bread"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dessert"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"The Best Damn Vegan Banana Walnut Bread"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qVQ6Lxs4aGo\/W_B9dkIDFSI\/AAAAAAAAIOk\/eV998Pbu0kw34z8kOZhr6wBrjYV_0-V1wCLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_20181116_185226308.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1222\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"244\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qVQ6Lxs4aGo\/W_B9dkIDFSI\/AAAAAAAAIOk\/eV998Pbu0kw34z8kOZhr6wBrjYV_0-V1wCLcBGAs\/s320\/IMG_20181116_185226308.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EHomemade vegan sweet breads in pumpkin and banana walnut.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EIt was a great honor to bestow catering duties during last night's second opening at The B(A)LM (Black Artists Liberation Movement) Studio. For someone who has attended countless art receptions for years and years, an eclectic menu is as wonderful as viewing an artist's latest work. Originally, I planned to make cookies and a fig and walnut flatbread, but time and weather were not on the side of justice. Still, we had fruit, mulled cider in a Crock-Pot, crackers, Tortilla Chips, salsa, Cava's Caramelized Onion Hummus (the very best), and two fine baked vegan breads by yours truly.  \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EI loved the glorious photographs of the Baking Fairy's beautiful banana bread and modeled Valentina's \u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thebakingfairy.net\/2015\/05\/the-perfect-vegan-banana-bread\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecipe\u003C\/a\u003E with Equal Exchange bananas and copious amounts of cinnamon. Unfortunately, the high cinnamon usage was due to the accidental cumin. Thanks to the heavens and goddesses above and beyond, the cumin flavor disengaged itself from the banana bread-- a surprise hit for the night.  \u003Cbr \/\u003EBanana Walnut Bread Ingredients and Preparation\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E4 medium ripe bananas\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/4 cup almond or soy milk\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 cup sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 cup brown sugar (or molasses\/maple syrup)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 teaspoon vanilla extract\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 teaspoon baking soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 teaspoon cinnamon\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/4 teaspoon salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 cup crushed walnuts\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tablespoon vinegar\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003Esliced banana for topping\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat oven to 350 degrees.\u003Cbr \/\u003EMash bananas in a medium bowl. Add in almond or soy milk, preferred sweeteners, and vanilla extract. Separately, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.\u003Cbr \/\u003EBlend wet and dry together-- include vinegar and walnuts.\u003Cbr \/\u003EPour batter into a greased loaf pan.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-awTLih8_rw4\/W_B9deIw6tI\/AAAAAAAAIOg\/q4kUwZrx9Jo97B34TjL8oYb5a9cuezmlgCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_20181116_172016834.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1292\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"258\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-awTLih8_rw4\/W_B9deIw6tI\/AAAAAAAAIOg\/q4kUwZrx9Jo97B34TjL8oYb5a9cuezmlgCEwYBhgL\/s320\/IMG_20181116_172016834.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EBefore baking, added banana slices, extra walnut pieces, and cinnamon. Bake for 45 minutes. Cover with foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or so-- until the fork is clean.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XUOwgZV6010\/W_B9eDPY25I\/AAAAAAAAIOo\/2V0o3Du-qFoUyj5wNG_NgqU_2NRsnf2ZwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_20181116_215453426.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-XUOwgZV6010\/W_B9eDPY25I\/AAAAAAAAIOo\/2V0o3Du-qFoUyj5wNG_NgqU_2NRsnf2ZwCEwYBhgL\/s320\/IMG_20181116_215453426.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EA generous slice-- moist and light.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/afroveganchick.blogspot.com\/feeds\/919681059251985742\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/afroveganchick.blogspot.com\/2018\/11\/the-best-damn-vegan-banana-walnut-bread.html#comment-form","title":"2 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2461673246198760609\/posts\/default\/919681059251985742"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2461673246198760609\/posts\/default\/919681059251985742"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/afroveganchick.blogspot.com\/2018\/11\/the-best-damn-vegan-banana-walnut-bread.html","title":"The Best Damn Vegan Banana Walnut Bread"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Janyce Denise Glasper"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08951925848804434056"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CCd_zNfDTJY\/XM4j66GvBVI\/AAAAAAAAgLs\/E0Hi-GDoCJoTEuGQDTqi6P03jTyyl_1nQCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/IMG_20190429_022459217.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-qVQ6Lxs4aGo\/W_B9dkIDFSI\/AAAAAAAAIOk\/eV998Pbu0kw34z8kOZhr6wBrjYV_0-V1wCLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_20181116_185226308.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"2"}},{"id":{"$t":"tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2461673246198760609.post-2160778113386975603"},"published":{"$t":"2018-10-08T00:36:00.000-04:00"},"updated":{"$t":"2019-10-08T13:33:35.787-04:00"},"category":[{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"birthday"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"cake"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"chocolate"},{"scheme":"http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#","term":"dessert"}],"title":{"type":"text","$t":"Decadent Chocolate Birthday Cake"},"content":{"type":"html","$t":"\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKVoUWD7RNw\/W7wpCtIsPcI\/AAAAAAAAa7w\/hpKAOQznFhwUHLJlWXF8JMvbm2uBFWGIACLcBGAs\/s1600\/IMG_20181008_221738840_HDR.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKVoUWD7RNw\/W7wpCtIsPcI\/AAAAAAAAa7w\/hpKAOQznFhwUHLJlWXF8JMvbm2uBFWGIACLcBGAs\/s320\/IMG_20181008_221738840_HDR.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EChocolate fantasies come true with this exceptional cake.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003EOn Sunday, a few minor things went wrong. Firstly, I was originally making a round cake, but the spring form pan wasn't secured and a bit of batter leaked on the counter (thankfully, most of the batter was saved). The pumpkin frosting, however, turned to a cottage cheese consistency and couldn't be rescued.\u003Cbr \/\u003EAs I prepared Nora's \u003Ca href=\"http:\/\/www.noracooks.com\/vegan-chocolate-cake\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003Erecipe\u003C\/a\u003E for the best vegan chocolate cake, mild skepticism rose a bit at such a watery batter-- a first for me. She had put a warning disclaimer in her post. Plus, the in-use oven was set at 270 degrees stood in the way of making a successful dessert.\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe cake is rich and moist, perfect for chocolate fanatics. One bite transformed a bad day to heavenly delight.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EDecadent Chocolate Birthday Cake Ingredients and Preparation\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 cup almond milk\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 tablespoon vinegar\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 cup all-purpose flour\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 cup sugar\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/3 cup cocoa\u003Cbr \/\u003E2 teaspoon baking powder\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 1\/2 teaspoon baking soda\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/8 teaspoon salt\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 cup melted coconut oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E2\/3 cup pumpkin puree (or unsweetened applesauce)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1 cup boiling water\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/2 cup chocolate (used Chauo Chocolatier Sea Salt Bar)\u003Cbr \/\u003E1\/4 cup coconut oil\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EPreheat oven to 350 degrees.\u003Cbr \/\u003ECombine almond milk and vinegar together. Set aside.\u003Cbr \/\u003ESift flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.\u003Cbr \/\u003EMix in almond milk, vinegar, coconut oil, and pumpkin puree. Add boiling water.\u003Cbr \/\u003EPour batter into greased baking pan.\u003Cbr \/\u003EBake for 23-25 minutes. Let cool.\u003Cbr \/\u003EWhisk together chocolate and coconut oil.\u003Cbr \/\u003EAssemble the cake, pouring some icing on the first, putting the second layer on top, and pouring the remaining icing. Chill covered in the refrigerator.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-D_hul3nBluM\/W7wpBeNBtzI\/AAAAAAAAa7s\/KqmmbumZHjsSYeID0EUGBdRKP369zA3vwCEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_20181008_221751689_HDR.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1444\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-D_hul3nBluM\/W7wpBeNBtzI\/AAAAAAAAa7s\/KqmmbumZHjsSYeID0EUGBdRKP369zA3vwCEwYBhgL\/s320\/IMG_20181008_221751689_HDR.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EScenes of a chocolate affair. Is there no greater indulgent love?\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G1e8Elq7Zrc\/W7wpBOU6O4I\/AAAAAAAAa7o\/E082U5sNFBkaDikJ7Ks7iGfuMZRbSg2DACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_20181008_221803301.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1371\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"274\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-G1e8Elq7Zrc\/W7wpBOU6O4I\/AAAAAAAAa7o\/E082U5sNFBkaDikJ7Ks7iGfuMZRbSg2DACEwYBhgL\/s320\/IMG_20181008_221803301.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EThe best treat is one topped with Reddi Whip Almond Whipped Cream and Chauo Chocolatier messages.\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Ctable align=\"center\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" class=\"tr-caption-container\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ctbody\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003E\u003Ca href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5x3dQhsbj7g\/W7wpEBjiDBI\/AAAAAAAAa70\/IT8XnJsVieQVOUt1xFdSj2piEbCpOHq2ACEwYBhgL\/s1600\/IMG_20181008_221937515.jpg\" imageanchor=\"1\" style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003E\u003Cimg border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1200\" data-original-width=\"1600\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-5x3dQhsbj7g\/W7wpEBjiDBI\/AAAAAAAAa70\/IT8XnJsVieQVOUt1xFdSj2piEbCpOHq2ACEwYBhgL\/s320\/IMG_20181008_221937515.jpg\" width=\"320\" \/\u003E\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003Ctr\u003E\u003Ctd class=\"tr-caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003EAfter the first taste.....\u003C\/td\u003E\u003C\/tr\u003E\u003C\/tbody\u003E\u003C\/table\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E"},"link":[{"rel":"replies","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/afroveganchick.blogspot.com\/feeds\/2160778113386975603\/comments\/default","title":"Post Comments"},{"rel":"replies","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/afroveganchick.blogspot.com\/2018\/10\/decadent-chocolate-birthday-cake.html#comment-form","title":"11 Comments"},{"rel":"edit","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2461673246198760609\/posts\/default\/2160778113386975603"},{"rel":"self","type":"application/atom+xml","href":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/feeds\/2461673246198760609\/posts\/default\/2160778113386975603"},{"rel":"alternate","type":"text/html","href":"http:\/\/afroveganchick.blogspot.com\/2018\/10\/decadent-chocolate-birthday-cake.html","title":"Decadent Chocolate Birthday Cake"}],"author":[{"name":{"$t":"Janyce Denise Glasper"},"uri":{"$t":"http:\/\/www.blogger.com\/profile\/08951925848804434056"},"email":{"$t":"noreply@blogger.com"},"gd$image":{"rel":"http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail","width":"32","height":"32","src":"\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-CCd_zNfDTJY\/XM4j66GvBVI\/AAAAAAAAgLs\/E0Hi-GDoCJoTEuGQDTqi6P03jTyyl_1nQCK4BGAYYCw\/s220\/IMG_20190429_022459217.jpg"}}],"media$thumbnail":{"xmlns$media":"http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/","url":"https:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-TKVoUWD7RNw\/W7wpCtIsPcI\/AAAAAAAAa7w\/hpKAOQznFhwUHLJlWXF8JMvbm2uBFWGIACLcBGAs\/s72-c\/IMG_20181008_221738840_HDR.jpg","height":"72","width":"72"},"thr$total":{"$t":"11"}}]}});