How is this Raw Mint Chocolate Cake made without baking?

This cake is entirely no-bake; its layers are blended and then set in the freezer for several hours until firm.

What is lucuma powder and what does it add to the cake?

Lucuma powder is a natural sweetener and superfood that adds a unique, subtly sweet, and creamy dimension to one of the cake's distinct layers.

Why do the cashews need to be soaked overnight for the layers?

Soaking the cashews overnight softens them, allowing them to blend into an incredibly smooth and creamy texture essential for the lucuma and mint chocolate layers.

How should I store this Raw Mint Chocolate Cake and prepare it for serving?

Store the cake in the freezer. For serving, remove it from the freezer 20-30 minutes beforehand to allow it to soften slightly.

What makes the base of this Raw Mint Chocolate Cake gluten-free?

The base is made from naturally gluten-free ingredients like raisins, dates, almond meal, and raw cacao powder, pressed together without any flour.

10 years ago

Raw Mint Chocolate Cake
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Name: Raw Mint Chocolate Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Base:; 1 cup raisins; 5 pitted dates or 2-3 Medjool dates; 2 cups almond meal; 2 tablespoon raw cacao powder; For the Lucuma Layer:; 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight; Juice of 1 lime; 1/2 cup agave nectar; 1/2 cup melted coconut oil; 2 tablespoon lucuma powder; For the Mint Chocolate Layer:; 1 cup cashews, soaked overnight; Juice of 1 lime; 1/2 cup agave nectar; 1/2 cup melted coconut oil; 4 tablespoon raw cacao powder; 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract; For Decoration:; Fresh mint; Hemp seeds

DI By: Diana Izmaylova

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A slice of Raw Mint Chocolate Cake with a dark base, creamy lucuma layer, and vibrant mint chocolate layer, garnished with fresh mint and hemp seeds.

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Ingredients You Need for Raw Mint Chocolate Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

For the Base:

1 cup raisins
5 pitted dates or 2-3 Medjool dates
2 cups almond meal
2 tablespoon raw cacao powder

For the Lucuma Layer:

1 cup cashews, soaked overnight
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
2 tablespoon lucuma powder

For the Mint Chocolate Layer:

1 cup cashews, soaked overnight
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 cup agave nectar
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
4 tablespoon raw cacao powder
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

For Decoration:

Fresh mint
Hemp seeds

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How to Prepare Raw Mint Chocolate Cake [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Blend all base ingredients in a food processor until you have a sticky thick mixture. Press the mixture into a 10-inch silicone mould and place in a freezer.
Blend all lucuma layer ingredients until smooth and creamy. Pour over the base and place in the freezer for at least an hour.
Then, blend all ingredients for the mint chocolate layer until smooth, pour over lucuma layer, and place a cake in the freezer for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Decorate your cake with mint and hemp seeds.
Set cake out 20-30 minutes before serving.