Doesn't everybody love chocolate cake!? This cake is moist and has a beautiful citrusy flavor from Young Living’s Orange essential oil. You can't go wrong! Enjoy!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1¼ cup self-rising gluten-free flour ½ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup cacao powder (bonus organic and raw)
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ½ tsp sea salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk or milk of choice (room temp.)
- ½ cup maple syrup or local raw honey
- ½ cup melted coconut oil or non-dairy butter (I use Miyokos butter)
- 1 tbsp white vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 drops orange essential oil (to taste) (important to start small, you can always add but can’t take away!)
White Chocolate & Orange Frosting Ingredients
- 1½ cups non dairy white chips
- ½ cup coconut cream (stirred well)
- 1 tbsp melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp grated orange rind/zest
- pinch of sea salt (optional, to taste)
- 6 drops Orange Essential Oil (to taste)
DIRECTIONS
Method for Base
1. Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a 7-8inch round backing tin by rubbing a thin layer of coconut oil around the inside of the pan and line with baking paper.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a medium-large bowl and set aside. Then mix all the wet ingredients together in a medium bowl right before you are ready to add to the dry ingredients.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined and then pour the mixture into the prepared baking tin and smooth the surface a little with a spoon or spatula.
4. Bake for approx. 35 – 40 minutes until the cake is completely set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out pretty clean or with few moist crumbs.
5. Allow the cake to cool for 5 minutes before removing from tin. To remove the cake from the tin gently slide a butter knife between the tin and the cake loosening it from the sides and then turn out onto a cooling rack, cake stand or platter.
6. Let the cake cool completely before adding the frosting.
Method for Frosting
1. Using a double boiler on medium heat with water in the bottom pan or bain-marie (a pan filled a little over ¼ of the way with simmering water and a metal or heat-proof glass bowl on top) add the white chocolate chips, coconut cream, coconut oil, orange zest and salt and gently stir all the ingredients together until the white chocolate has melted and there are no lumps approx. 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes then add the orange essential oil and stir to combine.
2. Let the frosting set for a few minutes then spoon over the top of the cake and gently smooth out over the top, allowing the frosting to spill over the sides then smooth around the sides to cover. Top the cake with white chocolate chips and/or orange slices.
I want to say a few things lavender does and how important it is to relax 👇
Relaxation is important for the immune system because it helps maintain a healthy balance in the body and promotes optimal immune function. Chronic stress and a lack of relaxation can have a negative impact on the immune system in several ways:
Prolonged stress can lead to chronic inflammation in the body, which can weaken the immune system. Inflammatory responses are meant to be temporary and occur when the body is threatened by pathogens, injury, or other stressors. However, chronic stress can lead to persistent inflammation, which is associated with a range of health problems and can suppress the immune system's ability to respond to new threats effectively.
Ingredients:
- 8 ounces water
- 1 bag Tazo Calm Chamomile Tea (or your favorite brand of Chamomile tea)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 toothpick swirl of Lavender Vitality Essential Oil
Instructions:
- Heat the water just until it turns steamy; no need to bring to a boil.
- Place a chamomile tea bag in a cup and pour the water over the bag.
- Cover the cup with a saucer to hold the heat in and let it steep for 5 minutes.
- Uncover the cup and dispose of the tea bag.
- Stir in the honey until it dissolves.
- Place a clean toothpick in your Lavender Vitality Essential Oil and then swirl that into the mug. Discard the toothpick and enjoy!
I don't think there's anything more perfect on a chilly day than a warm cup of yummy cider! In honor of Halloween, I had to showcase this fun "potion" from the Young Living blog!
Ingredients:
- 2 quarts fresh apple cider
- 1 orange, unpeeled and cut into slices
- 3 drops Lemon Vitality essential oil
- 1 drop Cinnamon Bark Vitality essential oil (start with a toothpick swirl, it's strong!)
- 1 drop Clove Vitality essential oil (start with a toothpick swirl, it's strong!)
- 1 drop Nutmeg Vitality essential oil (start with a toothpick swirl, it's strong!)
Directions:
- Combine apple cider, orange slices, and essential oils in a large pot and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes or more.
- Discard orange slices.
- Serve warm.
This smoothie may look simple, but it is packed with ingredients to help balance hormones and support PMS type symptoms naturally. Enjoy this smoothie anytime of the month, but especially during the days or week you feel you need it most!
Ingredients:
- 1 frozen organic banana
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp cacao nibs
- Juice from one orange
- 3 drops Orange Vitality Essential Oil
- 2 drops EndoFlex Vitality Essential Oil Blend
- 1-3 tsp organic coconut oil (optional)
- 1 cup organic spinach
- 1/4 cup dry, unsalted and unroasted almonds (bonus for soaked overnight/sprouted)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened yogurt of choice
- 2/3 cup unsweetened plant milk of choice OR water (as I discussed last week, I use my little milk maker and coconut shreds!)
- 5-7 Ice cubes (optional)
Directions:
Add ingredients to a blender in the order listed and blend well. Top with a sprinkle of dried coconut, chia seeds or sliced almonds. Enjoy!
Warm, spicy, and just sweet enough, this delicious drink can be made in large batches and kept for up to 2 weeks in your fridge. Perfect as a pick-me-up following long fall walks!
Ingredients:
- 10 organic large apples, quartered (strong flavored apples such as Granny Smith work best)
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon all spice
- 3 drops Clove essential oil
- 3 drops Orange essential oil
- 3 drops Nutmeg essential oil
- 60 g organic coconut sugar
Instructions:
- In a large pot over medium heat, add your apples, cinnamon sticks, all spice, essential oils, and brown sugar.
- Cover with water by at least 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours.
- After the two hours, use a potato masher or wooden spoon to mash the softened apples. Return to the hob and allow to simmer uncovered for 1 more hour.
- Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on the solids with a wooden spoon to squeeze all the juices out. Discard solids.
- Serve warm.
