Rich Chocolate Cake | Vegan

The perfect treat to enjoy this Christmas! 🎄

A luscious dessert featuring a crispy chocolate crust, creamy coconut-chocolate filling, and a rich ganache topping with toasted nuts. 🌰 The perfect treat to enjoy this Christmas!

Ingredients

Crust

100g crispy rice cereal
25g cocoa powder
80g maple syrup
65g coconut oil, melted
1/4 tsp salt

Filling

400g dairy-free cream cheese
1 can (240g) coconut milk
240g 70% chocolate chips, melted
140g pitted medjool dates
13g cocoa powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt

Ganache

170g 70% chocolate
60g coconut milk
40g flaked almonds or chopped toasted hazelnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Line the bottom of an 8” springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
3. Grind the cereal and cocoa powder in a food processor until fine crumbs form.
4. Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and salt. Process until the mixture reaches a sandy texture.
5. Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 12 minutes and let it cool while preparing the filling.
6. Blend all filling ingredients until very smooth and creamy, about 1 minute on high speed.
7. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
8. Before serving, prepare the ganache by melting the dark chocolate with the coconut milk. Stir until smooth.
9. Spread the ganache over the filling and top with toasted nuts. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set the ganache.

Slice and serve!
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