Description
This raw chocolate cake with date syrup is a rich, fudgy, no-bake dessert made with wholesome ingredients like avocado, almonds, and cocoa powder. Naturally sweetened and vegan, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that’s easy to make and full of deep chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- For the almond base:
- 60 g raw almonds
- 45 g date syrup
- For the chocolate filling:
- 2 ripe avocados (about 170 g peeled and pitted)
- 110 g date syrup
- 40 g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 80 g coconut oil, melted and cooled to lukewarm
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons toasted coconut flakes (for topping)
Instructions
- Add almonds to a food processor and blend until finely ground.
- With the processor running, pour in the date syrup and blend until sticky and combined.
- Line two 10 cm springform pans with parchment paper. Divide the almond mixture evenly and press into the base. Freeze while making the filling.
- Melt coconut oil and let cool to lukewarm.
- Add avocado, cocoa powder, date syrup, and vanilla extract to the food processor. Blend until smooth.
- With the motor running, slowly add melted coconut oil and process until fully incorporated.
- Remove pans from freezer and divide chocolate filling evenly over each base. Smooth the tops and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set but still soft and fudgy. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Substitute almonds with cashews or walnuts for a different base flavor.
- Add extra cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Spices like cinnamon or cardamom add warmth to the filling.
- Chill in freezer for 10–15 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Top with berries, cacao nibs, or chopped nuts if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Raw/Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
