20-min Coffee Walnut Cake | Raw Vegan, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine can reduce costs.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer a similar flavor profile, while sunflower seeds are more affordable.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while granulated sugar is more economical.

Soak 150 grams of walnuts overnight in water with a pinch of salt, then wash and drain them.

Prepare 200 grams of cashews by soaking them overnight as well.

In a food processor, add the soaked walnuts, a pinch of salt, and 2 tablespoons of raw cacao powder. Pulse 10-15 times until the mixture is chunky but combined.

Add pitted dates (soaked in warm water for 30-60 minutes) to the food processor and blend until the mixture is sticky and combined.

Melt 1/4 cup of coconut oil in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until clear and melted.

Blend the walnut mixture again, adding the melted coconut oil and blending for another 10-20 seconds until it forms a crust.

Press the crust mixture into a 6-inch stainless steel ring mold lined with parchment or plastic wrap to form an even layer.

For the coffee mousse, blend 200 grams of soaked cashews, 2 shots of espresso, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup almond milk, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a high-speed blender, starting on low speed.

Once combined, add the melted coconut oil and blend on a higher speed until smooth and creamy.

Taste the mousse and adjust sweetness if necessary, considering the sweetness of the crust.

Pour the coffee mousse over the crust and tap to release air bubbles, smoothing the top.

Sprinkle cacao nibs on top of the cake for garnish.

Freeze the cake for at least 5 hours or overnight.

Once frozen, remove the cake from the mold and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

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