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Raw Raspberry Chocolate Freezer Cake

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Raw Raspberry Chocolate Freezer Cake

Some of you may have already seen this recipe on Into The Gloss, but this one is too good to run the risk of letting you miss it.  So I'm sharing it here as well.  With chocolate and raspberries, this is one dessert that is sure to please everyone.  High in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats, you can feel good about eating a slice (or two). 

Raw Raspberry Chocolate Freezer Cake

Ingredients:

Crust:

1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
10 moist dates, chopped
2 tbsp raw cacao powder (cocoa powder will work)
2 tbsp honey
1tbsp water
pinch of salt

Filling:

2 cups cashews, soaked overnight or at least 4 hours
1/3 cup honey
2 tbsp raw cacao butter, gently melted (coconut oil will work but cacao butter tastes incredible!)
2 cups raspberries (frozen work great if thawed)
pinch of salt

Chocolate Sauce:

2 tbsp honey
1.5 tbsp raw cacao powder
1/8 tsp water

Line bottom of 7 inch spring form pan with parchment paper or plastic wrap.  Put all crust ingredients in to food processor and pulse to combine.  The crust should be just sticky enough to hold together.  Press into the bottom of the spring form pan creating an even layer.  Put the crust in the refrigerator or freezer while you start on the filling.

Put all of the filling ingredients in the food processor and blend until smooth stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl when needed.  Be patient.  This will take about 4-5 minutes to get really smooth.  Pour filling over the crust and use a spatula to create and even layer.  Place in freezer for at least 3 hours.  If you freeze it longer, take it out 30 minutes before eating to thaw. 

Combine chocolate sauce ingredients stirring until combined.  Drizzle over the cake and serve.

*Running the knife under hot water will make slicing easier.

For more Raw Freezer Cakes check out this Eggnog & Cranberry Raw Holiday Cake and this Raw Cherry Pistachio Tart

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Eggnog & Cranberry Raw Holiday Cake

For Friendsgiving I was put in charge of bringing dessert.  Ok, I volunteered.  While I'm known for bringing raw desserts, I thought maybe for the holidays I'd bake something.  Then I realized Thanksgiving is the perfect day for raw desserts.  Here's why: When I thought about all the heavy cooked foods we would be having for dinner, I realized nobody is going to have room for yet another decadent dish.  And I was right.  By the time we finished eating, I was in the mood for something a bit more refreshing.  Fortunately, I decided to pass up the pies and took my standard cashew freezer cake to a new level by adding some holiday flavors.

The cake is one layer of salty, nutty crust, followed by a creamy dairy-free eggnog layer, topped with refreshing cranberry sauce.  So much holiday goodness in one healthy dessert.  And since it's raw, you won't have to use any valuable oven space.  You can even make it a day or so ahead.  I served this to a groups of my friends who do not usually eat raw foods and everyone loved it.

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Raw Cherry Pistachio Tart + Whipped Coconut Cream + Stewed Cherries

I'm finally coming up for air.  This summer has been a whirlwind. Between a luxurious beach trip, the first ever Naked Fig Dinner Party, a new nutrition client, and my regular cooking gig, I've been super busy.  All this has been incredibly chaotic (albeit fulfilling and fun), and so it feels really blissful to sit peacefully by the river while I write this.

The Naked Fig Dinner Party was truly a blast.  It was such an honor to share what I love to do with such a wonderful group of people.  We dined outside, enjoying great food, wine, and amazing company.  Inside, the talented Madeline Moore transformed the house into an art gallery for guests to view and purchase her work.  Needless to say, we took home quite a few beautiful pieces.  Overall, the event was a huge success and I can't wait to throw another one!

The best part of the dinner was definitely the dessert - a raw cherry pistachio tart served with whipped coconut cream and stewed cherries.  I cannot begin to describe how delicious this was.  You could just take my word for it, but if I were you, I'd make this one.  Seriously.

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Raw Cherry Pistachio Tart + Whipped Coconut Cream + Stewed Cherries
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This recipe is a three layer parfait of chocolatey chia pudding, blueberry jam, and sweet vanilla cashew cream.  I love making elaborate dishes because I enjoy making food that is beautiful to look at and because time spent preparing food is like therapy for me.  But this recipe is also great if you are in a hurry for a handful of reasons.  One reason is that you can make a couple of these parfaits ahead of time  in mason jars and just pull one out when you are ready to eat or to take with you to work.  It should last 3-4 days in a sealed container in the fridge.

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Balsamic Fig Ice Cream + Balsamic Honey Drizzle + Homemade Ice Cream Cones

Figs! Finally! With summer around the corner, figs are here at last.  To me there is no better combo than figs and balsamic vinegar. These two were made for each other.  The sweetness of the figs combined with the tartness of balsamic is gastronomic bliss.  And I was determined to take on homemade cones.  The cones can be finicky, but its worth the trouble and will impress just about any dinner guest.  While I wouldn't call this recipe "healthy," the ice cream is dairy free and free of refined sugars and the cones are dairy free, made with spelt flour, and refined sugar free.  Plus figs are a good source of fiber and potassium.  So go on and indulge a little!

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Raw cake always seems to be too good to be true.  Healthy cake!? This one tastes like a creamsicle, but the ingredients are barely more than nuts, honey, and fruit.  No matter how many times I make a raw cake, I am always surprised that it can taste this good and be this good for me.  And remembering to soak the cashews is the only prep-time.  Making the cake only requires about 10 minutes total.  So if you are looking for an easy dessert that is healthy enough you could eat it for breakfast, look no further.

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