Resurrection Cake (THM S)
keto friendly / gf / df option
Brianna: Are you looking for a fun way to discuss the importance of Christ’s death and resurrection this Easter? This easy and delicious Resurrection cake is a great way to do it! As a child, my mom would make a similar cake out of boxed cake mix and frosting. Cake or cupcakes always gets kids excited, and you can’t beat the visual this cake brings!
The black layer represents our sin, which is then covered by the red layer or the blood of Christ making us all the white layer “white as snow”.
This recipe is easy enough that children of all ages can help make and enjoy it!
Yields 12 servings ‘
Ingredients:
Chocolate cake (Sin Layer):
There are so many amazing on plan chocolate cakes, I didn’t dare try to make my own! You can use any on plan chocolate cake recipe. Pictured is the brownie layer from the THF Brownie Cheesecake, but there are plenty of options to choose from! Some would be: The Chocolate Mint Cupcakes from THF (minus the mint), The THM Trimtastic Cake, THM Cry No More Brownies, and many more! Pick your family’s favorite!
Strawberry Jelly (Christ’s Blood Layer):
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 3 Tbsp THM Gentle Sweet (or Truvia)
- 2 tsp baobab powder
- 2 Tbsp gelatin
Cream cheese frosting (White as Snow layer):
- 1 block of softened cream cheese (can use KiteHill brand for DF)
- 3 Tbsp THM Gentle Sweet (or Truvia)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 Tbsp Nut Milk of choice
Directions:
Make and bake your chocolate cake layer according to the directions and let cool completely.
For the jelly layer: In a small saucepan, add frozen strawberries, lemon juice, and sweetener. Bring to a boil, then simmer until well reduced. Mash with a potato masher or run through a blender or food processor, then return to pan. Add Baobab and stir. Slowly add the Gelatin while stirring vigorously. Remove from heat and spread on top of your chocolate layer. Let set in the fridge until cool and firm.
For the frosting layer: Add all ingredients to your mixer. Mix on medium speed until well combined. Spread on top of cake and place in fridge to set.
Once set, cut and enjoy!