Fresh Fruit Cake with Caramel Date Topping

Ingredients:

Base

    •    1 cup Zen Basil Bio Protein

    •    ¼ cup butter or coconut oil (melted)

    •    Dash of mineral salt

    •    1 tsp cinnamon

    •    ½ tsp cardamom

Caramel Topping

    •    12 Medjool dates (pitted)

    •    1 cup hot water

Fruit Layer

    •    2 bananas, sliced

    •    1 peach, sliced

    •    1 pear, sliced

    •    1 mango, sliced

    •    Almond slices (for edges)

    •    Honey or maple syrup, for drizzling

Instructions

    1.    Prepare the Base

    •    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

    •    In a bowl, mix Zen Basil Bio Protein, melted butter (or coconut oil), salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.

    •    Press the mixture firmly into a pie dish.

    •    Bake for 8 minutes until lightly set.

    2.    Make the Caramel

    •    Soak dates in hot water for 10 minutes.

    •    Blend until smooth to create a thick caramel sauce.

    •    Spread caramel evenly over the baked base.

    3.    Add Fresh Fruit

    •    Arrange sliced bananas, peaches, pears, and mango over the caramel layer.

    •    Sprinkle almond slices around the edges.

    4.    Finish & Toast

    •    Drizzle lightly with honey or maple syrup.

    •    Place under the broiler for 5–7 minutes, until fruit edges are golden and toasty.

    5.    Serve

    •    Slice warm or chilled.

    •    Optional: extra drizzle of honey before serving.

This cake is naturally sweetened with dates, nutrient-dense from Zen Basil Bio Protein, and full of fresh seasonal fruit. A high-fiber, high-protein dessert that feels indulgent but nourishes at the cellular level