How do I make a raw vegan peanut butter cup cake?

Satisfy your cravings with our 'raw vegan peanut butter cup cake' recipe. The perfect blend of chocolate and nutty goodness!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a raw vegan peanut butter cup cake. Items include: Almonds Pitted dates Cacao powder Salt Creamy peanut butter Coconut oil Maple syrup Vanilla extract Dark chocolate Chopped peanuts

Almonds 1 cup
Pitted dates 1 cup
Cacao powder 1/4 cup
Salt pinch
Creamy peanut butter 1 cup
Coconut oil 1/2 cup (melted)
Maple syrup 1/4 cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Dark chocolate 1/2 cup
Chopped peanuts for garnish

Take note
Please note that this recipe requires a food processor or blender to prepare. Also, keep in mind that this is a raw vegan cake, so it won't be baked in the traditional sense. Lastly, be careful not to overindulge - it's so tasty, you'll want to eat it all!

1

Mixing the base

In a food processor, blend 1 cup of almonds, 1 cup of pitted dates, 1/4 cup of cacao powder, and a pinch of salt until a sticky dough forms.

2

Pressing the base

Transfer the sticky dough to a lined cake tin and press it firmly into the bottom to create an even crust for your cake.

3

Preparing the filling

In the food processor, blend 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup of coconut oil (melted), 1/4 cup of maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

4

Layering the cake

Pour the peanut butter filling over the pressed base in the cake tin. Smooth the top with a spatula to create an even layer.

5

Freezing the cake

Place the cake tin in the freezer for at least 4 hours to allow the cake to set and firm up.

6

Adding the chocolate topping

Melt 1/2 cup of dark chocolate in a microwave or in a heatproof bowl over simmering water. Once melted, pour the chocolate over the frozen cake and spread it evenly.

7

Finishing touches

Return the cake to the freezer for another 30 minutes to set the chocolate. Once set, remove the cake from the tin, let it thaw slightly, and garnish with chopped peanuts or a drizzle of peanut butter.

8

Serving and enjoying

Slice the cake into pieces and serve it chilled. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks... if it lasts that long!