I know it says vegan, and I know most people do not like vegan desserts but I am not a vegan and I like this dessert. You do have to put into consideration that it is a healthy dessert and it is vegan so some might think it is bitter, it depends on people's sweet tooth and on their preference. Other than that the cake is absolutely delicious.
Here is the recipe:
Ingredients
for the crust:
-3/4 cup of pecans
-2 tablespoons of melted dark chocolate
-1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
-pinch of salt
-5 tablespoons of shredded coconut
-2 tsp of water
-1-2 tsp of lemon juice
-1/2 cup of pitted dates
Filling:
-2 tablespoons of water
-1/4 cup of sweetener
-1/4 cup of coconut oil
-5 tablespoons of lemon juice
-1 tablespoon of shredded coconut
-9 tablespoons of melted chocolate
-3 cups of soaked cashews(at least 3 hours)
Instructions:
For the crust, add all ingredients in a blender, continuously scraping the sides or grabbing the crust with your hands for it to assemble easier. The crust is very thick but it is important that all ingredients are mixed well. When it looks ready to place the crust in a 7-inch pan and press down. When done set it aside. For the filling add all ingredients in a blender and combine. The mixture will be very thick and like before you have to scrap the sides with a spatula many times for the mixture to be full combines. When finished add around 1/2 of the mixture on top of your crust in the pan, spread evenly. Add a thin layer of melted chocolate to cover the chocolate mixture. You can add peanut butter and spread it on top of the melted chocolate if you want. I personally do not like it with peanut butter because it is too sweet but some like it, it is about preference. But if you do add peanut butter do not add too much because it will take the chocolate flavor and be too sweet. Add the rest of the chocolate mixture, spreading evenly. Add another thin layer of melted chocolate. Decorate with shredded chocolate and coconut. Refrigerate overnight