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Acai Coconut Cake

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • 1 cup dates (Medjool dates), finely chopped
  • 0.67 cup roasted almonds
  • 0.33 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1 tbsp hazelnut butter
  • 1 ½ cup cashew nuts, soaked overnight
  • 1 cup coconut cream
  • 300 g acai puree, frozen
  • 1 lime(s), juice
  • 5 tbsp coconut oil
  • 4 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 cup raspberries, frozen
  • some thyme, fresh

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Rest time approx. 3 hours; Total time approx. 3 hours 20 minutes

Refreshing and vegan, perfect for summer

The cup used as a measure holds 240 ml. Base: For the base, finely blend the almonds and dates in a food processor. Then add the desiccated coconut and hazelnut butter and blend until a fine, sticky mass forms. Press the dough evenly into a pie crust and place in the freezer. Filling: For the filling, combine all other ingredients except the thyme and raspberries in a stand mixer until smooth. Season to taste and add more maple syrup or lime juice if desired. Pour the filling over the crust and place in the freezer for 1-3 hours until it has set. Serve with frozen raspberries and fresh thyme as a topping. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer. Cut into 8 pieces. 1 piece has 390 kcal.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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