If you are looking for the perfect dessert to make for a Christmas celebration this Raw Strawberry, Pistachio & Chocolate Cake is ideal. It is so easy to make, takes only 15 minutes to prepare and can be made ahead of time and popped in the freezer until you need it. So very delicious and super healthy, as well as vegan, gluten, grain, refined-sugar and dairy free. Your guests will love it!
Raw Strawberry, Pistachio & Chocolate Cake
Ingredients
Base:
- 1/2 cup pistachios , activated if possible
- 1/2 cup almonds , activated if possible
- 1 cup fresh soft dates , pitted
- 2 tbsp coconut oil , melted
- 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
- 1 pinch salt
Second Layer:
- 1/3 cup raw cacao powder
- 2 medium avocados , seeded and peeled
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup strawberries , stems removed and roughly chopped
- 1 pinch salt
Topping:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries , halved
- 3 tbsp pistachios , finely chopped
Instructions
- Make the base by putting all of the ingredients into a food processor and pulse until well combined and sticking together.
- With your hands press this mixture firmly and evenly into a cake tin with a removable base, either a 22cm round or 30cm x 10cm rectangular tin.
- Place the base in the freezer while you make the filling.
- Blend all of the ingredients for the second layer in the food processor until smooth and creamy.
- Spread this mixture over the base and return the tin to the freezer to set for at least 1 hour. Longer is better and you can easily make this cake one or two days beforehand.
- Remove the cake from the freezer 10 minutes before serving and decorate with strawberries and pistachios.
- Store any leftovers in the freezer.
