Almond Flour Chocolate Delight

Dietary Preferences: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, No Refined Sugars, Paleo-Friendly, Soy-Free, Vegan, Wheat-Free
Servings: 6
Preparation Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

1. Chocolate Layer Ingredients

• 2 tbsp virgin coconut oil

• 2 tbsp raw cacao powder

• 4 Medjool dates, pits removed

• 1 cup almond flour (or whole almonds ground into flour)

• 2 tbsp unsweetened almond or peanut butter

• 1 flaxseed egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water)

• 1/4 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 cup almond milk

• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips, unsweetened

1. Cashew-Caramel Layer Ingredients

• 1 cup raw cashews (soaked in water for 2 hours or overnight)

• 3 Medjool dates, pits removed

• 1/4 cup almond milk

• 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil

• A pinch of sea salt

Instructions for Almond Flour Chocolate Delight Cake

1. Creating the Chocolate Layer

• Heat the oven to 340°F (170°C)

• If using whole almonds, blend them until they reach a fine flour consistency. Skip this step if using almond flour.

• Combine all chocolate layer ingredients except the chocolate chips in a food processor. Blend until you achieve a smooth mixture, roughly 5 minutes.

• Stir in the chocolate chips by hand.

• Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

• Form the dough into three equal-sized balls on the parchment.

• Press each down into large, 1/2-inch thick rounds.

• Bake for 12 minutes. Once done, allow to cool completely.

1. Preparing the Cashew-Caramel Filling

• After soaking, drain and rinse the cashews.

• In a food processor, blend the filling ingredients until smooth, which may take 5 to 10 minutes.

1. Assembling the Cake

• Begin with a chocolate layer on a flat surface. Spread a third of the cashew-caramel filling evenly on top.

• Layer the remaining chocolate rounds and filling in the same manner, ending with the cashew-caramel layer on top.

1. Storage Instructions

• This cake can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for a month. Thaw for 2 hours before serving.

• Enjoy this deliciously moist and rich Almond Flour Chocolate Delight Cake, perfect for any special occasion or as a luxurious treat for yourself!