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Chocolate Avocado Mousse Cake
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Chocolate Mousse Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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Chocolate Avocado Mousse Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

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This cake is rich, creamy, and indulgent but made with good, nutritious ingredients. The cake consists of a baked bottom layer made from gluten-free flours, peanut butter, raw cocoa, maple, and plant-based chocolate milk. It is topped with a chocolate mousse layer, which is based on avocados and raw cocoa.... Read More

Ingredients You Need for Chocolate Avocado Mousse Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Dough:

1 1/2 cups teff flour
1 cup brown rice flour
3 tablespoons coconut oil
2 tablespoons raw cocoa
2 tablespoons peanut butter (just peanuts, no sugar added)
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 cup maple syrup
3 cups non-dairy chocolate milk

For the Mousse:

3 ripe avocados
1/4 coconut oil
3 tablespoons peanut butter
4 tablespoons raw cacao
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 cup non-dairy chocolate milk

For the Garnish:

Vegan pralines
Berries
Mint

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How to Prepare Chocolate Avocado Mousse Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Cake:

Preheat oven to 390°F and prepare a baking dish (approximately 11x8-inches) with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine all dough ingredients and carefully mix until you get a sticky dough.
Transfer to the baking dish and bake for about 25 minutes. Check if the dough is done. If not, add a couple of extra minutes. Set aside and let cool.

To Make the Mousse:

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Store in the refrigerator.

To Assemble the Cake:

When the baked dough has cooled, spread the mousse on top. Garnish with pralines, berries, and mint.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.