A rich option for all the sweet-teeth out there who find it difficult to control themselves. This cake tastes like it contains a decent amount of butter, sugar, and cream. Believing that it consists of none of those, and, to top that, has never been baked, is truly challenging.
Preparing is quite easy – we did in between more involved projects, just to have an accompaniment to our tea break. The ace recipe is Ani Phyo’s.
Raw Raspberry Chocolate Ganache
Fudge:
3 cups walnuts
2/3 cup raw cacao powder
1 cup pitted Medjool dates
Begin by blending all the ingredients in a food processor. Form the combined mass into two equally sized patties.
You will need about 1/2 cup of raspberries to tightly cover the first, bottom patty.
After covering, place the second patty on top of the raspberry layer.
Frosting:
1/3 cup Medjool dates
1/4 cup raw agave syrup
1 ripe medium sized avocado
1/3 cup raw cacao powder
Process all the ingredients. Using a spoon, carefully coat the whole cake with the frosting.
Garnish with raspberries. Best served after a bit of refrigeration.
When it comes to dessert, this one is actually quite healthy – just consider the ingredients. Enjoy!
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Annie says
I’m drooling…..
Sue says
OH.MY.GOSH….. Does that ever look delicious, and yes; it does sound healthy!!
Golubka says
Annie: :)
Sue: Thank you so much!
Joanna says
looks yummy, really love the photographs
Danny Boy says
Guess I won’t find that at any grocery store, or bakery for that matter. I can taste it by the photos!
lisa says
Go;Golubka; I have tasted that chocolate Ganache and it does melt in your mouth.
Can I come over for some tea and see?
Please make it. Package it and sell it! or better yet convince some traditional bakeries they need an alternative.
Love, Lisa
Golubka says
Lisa, yes please come over and have some :) It would be great to see this one in bakeries, don’t know when and if that will happen though.
Alina says
Gosh, what delicious things you cook!!!!
ufortunately, it’s not easy to find some of your ingridients here up in Russia ))
Alina says
Gosh, what delicious things you cook!!!!
ufortunately, it’s not easy to find some of your ingredients here up in Russia ))
Luise says
Yum! What a choco-bomb ;)) must try it!
Golubka says
Alina: Thank you & yes, I wish those things were more accessible in Russia :(
Luise: It truly is a bomb, you should :)
robyn says
I am addicted to this recipe. Here is a link of pics of the one I made. LOVE IT!!!
http://www.robynmiddleton.com/?p=868
yours looked amazing!
Golubka says
Robyn,
Thanks so much for your sweet comments and wishes. Isn’t this recipe the best? Your blog and photos are beautiful. Jake looks like he is enjoying himself very much :)
Tanya says
Love the frosting – you can’t really taste the avocado…I say it can compete with any fancy butter cream frosting that packs a 1000 calories/bite.
As for the “meat” of the cake – I am not too crazy. Too rich…I live and breathe organic/healthy/vegetarian but this is a bit too much :). I say, the frosting will be perfect for a healthy yogurt and spelt flour based cake.
Thanks for this great recipe!
Golubka says
Tanya,
Thank you for your comment. You really can’t taste the avocado, it just adds irresistible creaminess. The ganache is very rich and one thin slice will satisfy most. At least that way there will be enough for everyone. The icing itself makes for an excellent chocolate mousse, pretty healthy and quick in preparation.
Tania Lungova says
It looks really more than delicious!! I would really like to try out this recipe! Could you tell me only plese what kind of cup do you use to measure the ingredients?
Thanks a lot!