Ingredients for - Vanilla Bean Cake With Strawberry-Basil Icing And Ganache Drips

1. 4 c. non-hydrogenated palm shortening
2. 2 c. unbleached powdered sugar, sifted
3. 1/2 c. agave nectar
4. 1/2 c. safflower oil
5. 1/2 c. strawberry puree
6. 2 tbsp. basil-infused oil
7. 2 tsp. golden flaxseed meal
8. 1 tsp. plus 1 tsp. warm water
9. 2 c. flour
10. 1 c. evaporated cane juice
11. 1 tsp. baking soda
12. 1 tsp. baking powder
13. 1 tsp. arrowroot
14. 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt
15. 1 1/4 vanilla soy milk
16. 3/4 safflower oil
17. 1 tbsp. vanilla bean paste (or ½ tbsp. vanilla extract)
18. 1/4 tsp. white rice vinegar
19. 2 1/2 c. chopped dairy-free semisweet chocolate
20. 1 c. coconut milk
21. 1 tbsp. non-hydrogenated palm oil

How to cook deliciously - Vanilla Bean Cake With Strawberry-Basil Icing And Ganache Drips

1 . Stage

To make the icing: Place the shortening in the bowl of a standing mixer with a paddle attachment and beat on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low, slowly add the powdered sugar, and beat until incorporated.

2 . Stage

Raise the mixer speed to medium. Add the agave nectar and oil. Mix until fully incorporated and the icing is fluffy with a glossy appearance.