Oscar Party Popcorn Cake, Vegan + Gluten-Free
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Recipe type: dessert
Cuisine: vegan, gluten-free
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water 4 hours
  • 2-3 tbs maple syrup
  • 2 tbs coconut butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups popped popcorn
  • 2 tbs vegan butter (I used Earth Balance)
  • 3 tbs maple syrup
  • 2 tbs peanut butter
  • dash of salt
  • cocoa powder
Instructions
  1. To prepare frosting, drain and rinse cashews. Blend with maple syrup, coconut butter and vanilla extract until smooth. For chocolate frosting, add 2 tbs cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using.
  2. Grease 2 small (or 1 large) springform pans. Place popcorn in a large bowl.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat butter, maple syrup, peanut butter and salt. Stir until smooth (4-5 mins). Pour mixture over popcorn and site until thoroughly coated.
  4. Use your hands to firmly press popcorn into pans. Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour before removing cakes from pans. Top with frosting.
Recipe by The Colorful Kitchen at https://thecolorfulkitchen.com/2015/02/19/oscar-party-popcorn-cake-vegan-gluten-free/