Chocolate raw food cake
10 servings
150 minutes
Chocolate raw cake is a magical combination of natural ingredients that creates a rich cocoa flavor, a delicate nutty texture, and the sweetness of dates. It embodies the philosophy of raw foodism where ingredients retain their nutritional value without thermal processing. This cake is a true art of taste, perfect for those who want to enjoy dessert guilt-free. Its rich chocolate aroma is harmoniously complemented by coconut flakes, creating a light exotic touch, while fresh fruits and berries add a refreshing note. Such a dessert is not only aesthetically pleasing but also rich in healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, making it an ideal conclusion to a meal or a great treat for special occasions.
1
Soak the dates in warm water for 15 minutes.
- Pitted dates: 2 glasss
2
Meanwhile, mix any nuts (to your taste), 1 cup of cocoa, liquid coconut (or other vegetable) oil, 1.5 cups of coconut flakes, flax seeds (or sesame, but can be omitted) and blend in a food processor until a homogeneous mass.
- Nuts: 2 glasss
- Cocoa: 1.5 glass
- Coconut oil: 0.6 glass
- Coconut flakes: 2 glasss
- Flax seeds: 2 tablespoons
3
Add dates and blend again until a homogeneous thick mass is formed. Shape the resulting dough into a ball.
- Pitted dates: 2 glasss
4
Sprinkle the remaining coconut flakes on a large flat plate, place the formed ball in the center of the plate, flatten it, and gradually shape it with your palms into a round cake 2 cm high.
- Coconut flakes: 2 glasss
5
Sprinkle it with the remaining cocoa, decorate with fruits and berries (the more and denser, the better), and mint.
- Cocoa: 1.5 glass
- Fruits: 400 g
- Mint: 1 bunch
6
Put the cake in the fridge for a couple of hours.