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No-Bake Chocolate Cake
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An incredibly rich, no-bake chocolate cake made with wholesome ingredients, naturally sweetened with dates, gluten-free and dairy-free. Perfect for birthdays, last-minute desserts, or when you want something decadent without traditional baking.
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Serves 8
easy
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Ingredients
- pecan nuts - 200g (chopped or whole)
- almonds - 200g (chopped or whole)
- cocoa powder - 45g (unsweetened)
- salt - pinch (pinch)
- Medjool dates - 18 (pitted)
- warm water - 1/2 cup (to blend dates)
- vanilla bean paste - 1 tsp (for flavor)
- dark chocolate - 90g (melted, for cake mixture)
- dark chocolate - 90g (melted, for decorating)
- mixed fresh berries - watch the video to see (for decorating)
Instructions
- Prepare nuts: Place pecan nuts and almonds into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped but not powdered.
- Blend dates and wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, soak pitted Medjool dates in warm water for a few minutes to soften. Then blend with vanilla bean paste until smooth.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Add cocoa powder, pinch of salt, and melted dark chocolate to the nut mixture. Pour in the date and vanilla paste mixture and blend all ingredients together until a sticky dough forms.
- Form the cake: Press the mixture firmly into a 7-inch cake tin, smoothing the top evenly.
- Chill and decorate: Refrigerate the cake for several hours or overnight to set. Before serving, drizzle with melted dark chocolate and decorate with mixed fresh berries.
