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Kamala Sohonie's scientific legacy

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Kamala Sohonie's scientific legacy  The Indian Woman Who Turned Rejection into Revolution: Kamala Sohonie's Untold Story.   Unravel an unspoken story of Kamala Sohonie. Discover how the first Indian woman in science won over rejection in order to achieve the groundbreaking research on Neera and transform nutrition.   The Indian Lady Who Transformed Rejection into a Revolution: The Untold Story of Kamala Sohonie. History tends to make people see famous names. But thousands of visionary minds are in the background. One such revolutionary is Kamala Sohonie. She became the first Indian woman to get a PhD in the scientific field. It is a test of strength, and her story is highly symbolic of academic achievement rather than a mere success story. She turned unambiguous discrimination into a lifelong scientific and social improvement quest. In turn, her legacy provides important career advice on how to break professional obstacles. This is an article that reveals her se...

Anniversary Cake - Marble Peppermint Cake

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    Anniversary Cake - Marble Peppermint Cake Makes one 2 layer 6-inch cake Ingredients: Anniversary Cake : • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour • 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp granulated sugar • 3/4 tsp baking powder (1/2 tsp plus 1/4 tsp) • 1/2 tsp sea salt • 2 flax eggs (2 Tbsp golden ground flax seed mixed with 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp filtered water, allowed to sit 15 minutes) • 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp avocado oil or other neutral oil • 1/2 cup plant-based milk (I used Oatly but you can use what you prefer) • 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract • 2 Tbsp cacao powder Frosting: • 1 1/2 cups butter, I used Earth Balance (at room temperature) • 3-4 Tbsp plant-based milk (I used Oatly, but you can use what you prefer), add 3 then if needed add another if the frosting comes out too stiff • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract • 4 cups powdered sugar • food coloring (optional) Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees, and line 2 6-inch round cake pans w...

Eggless cake - Peppermint Mocha Cake

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  Eggless cake - Peppermint Mocha Cake Makes one 6-inch cake    Eggless cake -Ingredients:   two 6-inch cake pans   Eggless Cake:   1 1/2 cups organic whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp cacao powder 2 Tbsp espresso powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 cup maple sugar 2 cups full-fat coconut milk the thick kind that is mostly cream,  at room temperature 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp peppermint extract 2 Tbsp cider vinegar     Eggless cake - Frosting:   1 1/2 cups butter, I used Earth Balance (if using the sticks, 3 sticks) 3 Tbsp plant-based milk 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp peppermint extract 1 cup cacao powder 4 cups organic powdered sugar     Eggless cake - Instructions: Adjust the oven rack to the centre position and preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease two 6-inch circular baking pans and place parchment paper on the bottom to prevent sticking. In a large bowl, thoroughly ...

Chocolate Peppermint Roll Cake

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  Chocolate Peppermint Roll Cake Makes one 15-inch long roll cake   Ingredients:   10x15 inch jelly roll pan   Cake:   1 1/2 cups organic whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 cup cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 1/4 cups packed soft Medjool dates, pitted, soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained 1/4 cup cashew butter or your preferred nut butter (just make sure it is smooth) 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp peppermint extract 2 cups filtered water 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar     Filling:   1 15 oz can organic full-fat coconut milk, such as Thai Kitchen chilled (you want to make sure it is a brand that is 3/4 of the can cream or it will not work) 1/2 cup raw cashew butter 1/3 cup maple syrup 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp peppermint extract 1 tsp beet powder 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp melted cacao butter or coconut butter (NOT OIL), warmed to liquid     Ganache: ...

Chocolate Peppermint Lava Cakes

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   Chocolate Peppermint Lava Cakes   Makes 4   Ingredients:   Filling:   1 cup chopped vegan dark chocolate or chocolate chips 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk     Cake:   3/4 cups quinoa flour (or all-purpose gluten-free flour) 2 Tbsp Raw Guru cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp sea salt 3/4 cup packed soft Medjool dates, pitted, soaked in water for 30 minutes and 1/2 cup of the water reserved 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp peppermint extract 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk (the thick part from the top of the can) 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar     Instructions:   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and centre the oven rack. Pour oil into each of the four one-cup ramakins or custard bowls. To make the ganache filling, place the chocolate and coconut milk in the top half of a double boiler, whisk, and cook over medium heat until the chocolate and coconut milk melt, combine,...

Peppermint Vanilla Cake

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  Peppermint Vanilla Cake   Makes 1 2 layer 6-inch cake   Cake:   1 1/2 cups gluten-free AP baking flour (see below for flour options) 3/4 cup granulated xylitol (see below for other sweetener options) 1 Tbsp spinach powder 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp sea salt 1 cup applesauce 1/4 cup avocado oil 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 2 tsp peppermint extract 3/4 cup thin coconut milk or other plant-based milk 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice     Frosting:   1 15 oz can full-fat organic coconut milk, chilled  3/4 cup raw cashews, soaked for 1 hour and drained 1/3 cup maple syrup pinch sea salt 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp peppermint extract 2 tsp spinach powder 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp melted coconut butter     Instructions: Adjust the oven rack to the centre position and preheat it to 375F. Grease two 6-inch cake pans and place parchment on the bottoms. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking ...