Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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5
servings
0.44 cup

cocoa powder

1.25 cup

Sayer dates

pitted

1 cup

zucchini

finely grated

2.5 tbsp

amaranth flour

2.5 tbsp

millet flour

2 tsp

vanilla extract

6 tbsp

pear sauce

unsweetened

1 tbsp

chia seeds

2.5 tbsp

Danielle's Vegan Butter

1 tbsp

frozen olive oil

frozen

1.63 cup

water

2 dash

coarse sea salt

1 tsp

cinnamon

1 tsp

vinegar

apple cider or rice vinegar

1 tbsp

baking soda

1.5 tsp

baking powder

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease 5 mini mason jars with a piece of parchment paper and a little frozen olive oil.

Step 2
~4 min

Pulse then blend 1 cup of water with cocoa powder, Sayer dates, grated zucchini, vanilla extract, pear sauce, chia seeds, Danielle's Vegan Butter (or frozen olive oil or vegan buttery spread), frozen olive oil, coarse sea salt, cinnamon, and vinegar in a food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides and blend again.

Step 3
~4 min

Add millet and amaranth flour and blend until smooth.

Step 4
~4 min

Add additional 1/2+ cup water and blend thoroughly.

Step 5
~4 min

Taste and adjust sweetness (dates), chocolate flavor (cocoa), or thickness (water) as needed. The batter should be the texture of thick chocolate pudding.

Step 6
~4 min

Carefully spoon cake batter into mini-mason jars, filling each jar 3/4 full. Wipe the edges clean if you get batter on the rims of the jars to avoid burning.

Step 7
~4 min

Place mason jars in a DIY bain marie and bake 25 minutes in 350F oven until the top forms a dark crust but the middle is loosely set.

Step 8
~4 min

They should look risen but not quite baked like a cake. DO NOT OVERBAKE!

Step 9
~4 min

Serve immediately with a scoop of homemade ice cream (raspberry-port ice cream) and a tiny raspberry shake.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust sweetness by adding more dates.

Adjust chocolate intensity by adding more cocoa powder.

Ensure mason jars are heat-safe before baking.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Batter can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate (Chocolate)
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm with vegan ice cream.

Pair with a raspberry shake.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Raspberry Shake

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Modern vegan baking

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Birthday
Celebration

Occasion Tags

Dessert
Celebration
Weeknight Treat

Popularity Score

75/100