Vegan No-Bake Orange Cake
Ingredients
Crust
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 5 large medjool dates, pitted
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
Orange layer
- 1 can (400ml) full fat coconut milk
- 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice with pulp
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup (60ml) maple syrup
- 1 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp agar agar
Preparation
If the dates are dry, soak them for 30 minutes in warm water.
Add the oats, almonds, coconut, and dates to a food processor and blitz until wet sand consistency.
Add salt and cacao powder, and blend to incorporate.
Transfer the mixture to a 20cm cake form lined with baking paper and press tightly to form an even layer.
Refrigerate the crust.
Add all orange layer ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and bring to a simmer, cooking for 1 minute while stirring frequently.
Let the mixture cool for about 20 minutes.
Pour it over the chilled crust and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
This dessert is oil-free, gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free, making it a healthy option that can be enjoyed without guilt.
