CHOCOLATE CAKE WITH CASHEW CRÈME FROSTING
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Category
Desserts
Ingredients
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3 cups walnuts
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1 tsp salt
1 tsp natural vanilla
20 pitted deglet dates (less if using medjool)
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2/3 cup cacao powder
1-2 tbsp pure maple syrup
¼ cup pure maple syrup
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1 cup soaked cashews
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½ cup water
dash salt
Cake
CASHEW CRÈME FROSTING (YIELDS 1 ½ CUP OR 6 SERVINGS)
Directions
CAKE:
Blend walnuts and salt until slightly coarse, don’t over-blend.
Add remaining ingredients and blend well until soft.
Line a pie plate with plastic wrap and pour walnut mixture in and pat firmly.
Invert over a plate and remove the plastic..
Top with Cashew Crème Frosting.
Top frosting with coconut, slivered almonds, berries, or fruit of your choice.CASHEW CRÈME FROSTING:
Blend cashews, maple syrup, salt and water till smooth.
Be sure to start with ¼ cup water and add more in small amounts as needed so that it’s not too thin.
Chill for 1 hour before using.
Store in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.