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Orange & Cacao Cake Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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Orange & Cacao Cheesecake Recipe | Elika Tasker

Orange & Cacao Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Elika
  • Yield: 9 inch cake 1x
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Ingredients

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Base;

1 cup almonds

1 cup walnuts

1 cup desiccated coconut

1 pinch salt

2 cup dates (soaked, drained & pitted)

2 tbsp cacao

1 tbsp vanilla extract

Filling;

2.5 cup cashews – soaked & drained (see notes)

1/2 cup coconut oil

1 tbsp agar agar (make a paste with hot water) or ¼ cup Irish moss paste

2 tbsp lecithin (optional – see notes)

1/2 cup rice syrup or honey

2 oranges, peeled & deseeded

pinch of salt

1 tbsp fresh ginger

1 tbsp of orange zest

Instructions

For the base:

  1. In a food processor blend the nuts to chunky pieces then add the remaining ingredients and blend until sticky dough forms
  2. Press into a round cake tin lined with cling film that covers the edges and hangs over the top
  3. Place the base in the freezer for at least 15 minutes

For the filling:

  1. Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth then pour over the base, spread evenly
  2. Freeze overnight or place in the chiller to set for 3 hours (see notes)

For the Topping

  1. Garnish creatively! I like cacao nibs & orange zest to represent the ingredients

Notes

Soak cashews for a minimum of 3 hours – for maximum creaminess soak them overnight

The lecithin will help to make the cheesecake silkier but it is not necessary to bind the ingredients. I personally like it but feel free to leave it out if you don’t have it.

If you freeze the cheesecake thaw in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving

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