Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cashews
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup dates
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp water
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Preparation
Add the cashews to a medium bowl. Pour hot water to completely cover the cashews and leave for 1 hour or longer if you have the time (You can also leave it overnight).
For the Crust: Grease a pie pan with non-stick spray. Add the walnuts, dates, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1 Tbsp of olive oil, to a food processor. Grind until a thick crust forms. Put the crust in the pie pan and press down till it's evenly spread. Put in the freezer while you make the cake.
For the cake: After an hour, drain and rinse the cashews and add them to the food processor. Melt your chocolate chips and add them too. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, remaining 2 Tbsp of olive oil, maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and water. Mix until creamy. Pour onto the crust and put in the freezer for an hour or longer if you have more time.
Additional Information
Servings and Preparation Time. This recipe serves 6 and requires about 100 to 120 minutes to be prepared.