Chocolate cake filled with avocado

 

This is a vegan cake that is loved by vegans and non-vegans alike. It is also surprising because it uses avocados in the filling and those who do not know much about this fruit, in addition to salads, guacamole, etc., it should be said that it is also used to make desserts.

INGREDIENTS :

For the base:

• 1 cup of walnuts
• 1 cup of dates (previously soaked in hot water for 10 minutes)
• a pinch of salt

For the filling:

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1/2 cup of cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup of toasted hazelnuts
• 1/2 cup agave syrup or maple syrup (adjust based on your sweetness preference)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• a pinch of salt

For the Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup of vegan chocolate or normal if you are not vegan (chopped)
• 1/2 cup of almond milk (or other plant-based milk) or cow's milk, if you are not vegan
• Decor:chopped hazelnuts

Note: the nuts indicated can be replaced with similar ones available in your area (cashews, almonds, pistachios, etc.)

First of all we are going to prepare the base.

Grind the walnuts in a food processor until obtaining a fine crumb texture.

Add the dates and a pinch of salt to the processor and blend until the mixture is sticky.

Press the mixture into the base of a removable cake pan, creating an even layer.

While we prepare the filling, put it in the refrigerator.

Now let's prepare the filling.

In the food processor, we mix the avocado pulp, cocoa powder, toasted hazelnuts, agave syrup, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until we obtain a smooth and homogeneous cream.

Pour the mixture over the walnut and date base, leveling with a spatula. We refrigerate again while we prepare the ganache.

Heat the almond milk in a saucepan until it starts to boil.

Remove from the heat and add the chopped vegan chocolate. We mix until the chocolate melts and we obtain a smooth ganache.

Now it's time to do the final assembly.

We pour the chocolate ganache over the avocado and hazelnut layer.

Spread the ganache evenly and refrigerate the cake again for at least 2-3 hours, or until firm.

When unmolding, be careful when disassembling the mold and, if necessary, leave the base to give extra support to the cake.

Before serving, decorate the cake with chopped hazelnuts.

You can make the cake with several layers to attract the attention of diners, many of whom will not suspect that the green color comes from avocado.

It is delicious and as you can see, without an oven and easy to make.