German Chocolate Cake Frosting - using dates
I saw this recipe and I was curious. I was also worried that I would hate it but decided I needed to know if I hated it or not. Turns out, we all liked it. This is not healthy but it has to be a better choice than some of the frosting recipes I saw. Ingredients: 12 large Medjool dates (about 1 cup firmly packed) 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon oil (coconut or canola, or butter) pinch of fine salt (sea salt or table salt) 1/2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened) 1/2 cup pecan pieces Directions: Place the dates in a heatproof bowl and pour hot water over them util they are covered. Let them soak for 10-20 minutes, then drain. Once dates are cooled, remove and discard the pits. (the dates we bought we already pitted) In a food processor, combine the soaked pitted dates, water, maple syrup, vanilla, oil, and salt. Process until smooth. Scrape down sides as necessary. ...