Raw Chocolate Mud Cake

This mud cake has all the chocolatey texture and flavor you could want, but no oven is required! This cake is set atop a base of mixed nuts and dates and is sweetened with just a bit of maple syrup. Who would've thought chocolate cake could be healthy and delicious at the same?

RAW CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE [VEGAN]

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE BASE:

• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 7 soft Medjool dates
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder
• 1-2 tablespoons coconut nectar or pure maple syrup
• A pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon filtered water

FOR THE CHOCOLATE MUD CAKE:

• 2 cups raw cashews, soaked in filtered water for at least 8 hours
• 2 tablespoons cacao powder
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
• 1 heaped tablespoon coconut oil or coconut butter
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 3-4 Medjool dates
• A pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons filtered water

PREPARATION

TO MAKE THE BASE:

1. In a food processor, pulse base ingredients until they stick together. Press into mould into a 20 – 23 cm round cake tin that has a push out base.

TO MAKE THE MUD CAKE:

1. Blend all chocolate mud cake ingredients in food processor until very smooth and creamy. The longer you pulse the smoother it gets. Scrape down sides every once in a while and then pour over base.
2. Freeze overnight. When ready to serve, remove from cake tin and if you desire, melt raw vegan chocolate and drizzle over the top.

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-recipe/raw-chocolate-mud-cake/