Zita Nagy claims this is the best raw chocolate ganache cake in the world. Why not put it to the test?
By Zita Nagy
The base of this delicious cake contains dates, almonds and Himalayan salt. The foundation of the ganache is avocado, cocoa, coconut oil, coconut flower sugar, vanilla bean and Himalayan salt, which makes for a healthy but still decadent chocolate cake.
Raw Chocolate Ganache Cake
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Raw, vegan and full of chocolate? How can this happen? Does this mean this is a healthy, sweet, very chocolate-y experience? Yes!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the base
- 3,52 oz (100 g) almonds
- 2,47 oz (70 g) dates, pitted
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
- For the filling
- 1 and 1/2 medium sized ripe avocados
- 2,47 oz (70 g) raw cocoa powder
- 1,76 oz (50 g) coconut oil
- 3,52 oz (100 g) coconut flower sugar (you can substitute with raw cane sugar)
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeded
- pinch of Himalayan salt
Instructions
- If you have time soak the almonds for at least 6 hours then drain and dehydrate them (The soaking releases the enzyme inhibitors and makes them easier to digest.). In a food processor blend the almonds. Add dates and salt and blend until you get a ‘dough’ or until the mixture forms a ball (if it’s too dry, add 1-2 teaspoons coconut oil to the dough).
- Line the spring form pan with cling film and press the dough into the bottom of the pan. Place it in the freezer to harden until you make the ganache.
- Place all the filling ingredients in a food processor then blend everything until smooth. Pour the ganache over the base. Set in the freezer for 1 hour (it should be firm enough to slice up). If you’re impatient you can take out after 45 minutes freezing. :)
- Prep Time: 80 mins
what a great great cake!!
You should give it a go, Tamara!
this tasted fantastic!! Its a pity coconut oil is high in saturated fat however 8g approx in 1/8 of a slice i wonder is there an alternative you could use
coconut oil is good for you. 8g isnt much at all unless you are trying to lose weight
I have read that coconut oil can actually help you loose weight.
Hello! I’ve been reading your site for a while now and finally got the
courage to go ahead and give you a shout out
from Houston Texas! Just wanted to say keep up the good work!
Hi there, sounds so yummy and easy! Can I store it in the fridge or will I need to freeze it till I eat the rest??