HEALTHY & DELICIOUS NO BAKE RAW AND VEGAN BIRTHDAY CAKE

This cake or even birthday cake is not only guilt free, but also nutritious and delicious. It rich in healthy fats, fiber, protein, and many other nutrients. Instead of spiking your sugar and insulin, this dessert will most likely help you lower it. It will also help you reduce your inflammation and possibly cholesterol. Instead of making you feel sluggish, this treat will give you energy and prolong feeling of satiety. Are you ready to try it?


 YOU WILL NEED:

1.   2 cups of CASHEWS (soaked in water overnight or at least for 4 hours)
2.   1 cup of WALNUTS or PECANS or a mix of both
3.   1 cup of ALMONDS or CASHEWS (so you would need 3 cups of those total)
4.   About 12 DATES
5.   1/3rd cup of COCOA POWDER(UNSWEETENED)
6.   1.5 cans of COCONUT MILK
7.   COCONUT OIL
8.   VANILLA EXTRACT
9.   Maple Syrup (optional)
10. 1 tsp of unflavored Gelatin
11. Salt
12. FRUIT of your choice


HOW TO MAKE IT:

1. Mix walnuts and almonds and 6 dates with 1/3 of a cup of coconut milk and 1/3 of a cup of coconut oil and a pinch of salt in a food processor. This is your base. Press it into the bottom of the prepared spring form.  Flatten the surface with your hands (or using the bottom of a glass/cup). Put it to the freezer while preparing the rest.
2. Heat up 1.5 cans of coconut milk and slowly add gelatin to the mix and 1 tsp. of vanilla extract and maple syrup to the taste. I only use 2 Tbsp, but you might want more. Stir the mixture while on a very low heat until it all dissolves. Let the mixture cool off.
3. In the food processor, combine together the cashews, 6 dates, 1/2 of a cup of coconut milk and 1/3 of a cup of coconut oil, 1 Tbsp. of maple syrup and 1/3 of a cup of cacao powder and vanilla extract. Mix all the ingredients until silky smooth, rich, and creamy. This will yield a lovely cheesecake like filling.
4. After the gelatin layer cools off, pour it over the nutty base and put it in the freezer for half an hour or just a refrigerator until it sets. Then, spread the chocolate layer over and put in the freezer for half an hour and then keep it in the refrigerator.
5. Dress it up with more nuts and/or fruit to your liking and enjoy this healthy, delicious, and nutritious cake without any guilt. If you are following keto diet, you can use monk fruit or nothing in place of maple syrup.

Enjoy!