Tennis Ball Spinach Cakes
You can keep fit and healthy running after real tennis balls, and also, with our nutritious edible version. Eggs contain an essential nutrient that is gaining a resurgence in the nutrition world, the nutrient is called Choline. Scientists in the mid 1800’s discovered that the molecule, Choline, in the yolk of eggs was exactly the same as a substance, ‘Neurine’, in our brain. Choline plays a key role in human cell health, nervous system activity and development, liver function, early growth and development (it is important for pregnant women to eat choline-rich foods). Spinach is rich in iron, this is important for red blood cells which help in the transportation of oxygen around the body – essential for all that running around. Take advantage, serve and then, love all!
Yield
18 servingsPrep
75 minCook
25 minReady
100 minIngredients
For the Batter
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
200ml/6.75fl oz maple syrup
70g/2.5oz fresh spinach
187.5ml/6.25fl oz coconut oil
30ml/1fl oz lemon juice
312g/11oz gluten-free flour
12g/0.5oz baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
125ml/4fl oz coconut milk
For the Frosting
1.25 tbsp. cornstarch
125ml/4fl oz coconut milk
30ml/1fl oz maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Ingredients
For the Batter
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
200ml/6.75fl oz maple syrup
70g/2.5oz fresh spinach
187.5ml/6.25fl oz coconut oil
30ml/1fl oz lemon juice
312g/11oz gluten-free flour
12g/0.5oz baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
125ml/4fl oz coconut milk
For the Frosting
1.25 tbsp. cornstarch
125ml/4fl oz coconut milk
30ml/1fl oz maple syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 175C/350F.
Prepare a 9x13 baking pan. Line with parchment paper and brush with coconut oil.
Puree spinach, lemon juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and coconut oil in a blender.
Beat eggs in a bowl. Whisk in spinach puree mixture.
Whisk gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.
Sift the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Mix well.
Pour this batter into the prepared baking pan.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Let cool then break the cake into a coarse crumb. Put in the food processor together with the coconut milk and pulse until smooth.
Form into balls and refrigerate for at least an hour to set.
Make the frosting. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and set over low heat, whisking continuously until thick.
Allow frosting to cool then transfer into a piping bag with a fine tip.
13 .Pipe tennis ball lines onto each cake ball.
