Follow these steps for perfect results
cocoa powder
Sayer dates
pitted
zucchini
finely grated
amaranth flour
millet flour
vanilla extract
pear sauce
unsweetened
chia seeds
Danielle's Vegan Butter
frozen olive oil
frozen
water
coarse sea salt
cinnamon
vinegar
apple cider or rice vinegar
baking soda
baking powder
Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly grease 5 mini mason jars with a piece of parchment paper and a little frozen olive oil.
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.
Add millet and amaranth flour and blend until smooth.
Add additional 1/2+ cup water and blend thoroughly.
Taste and adjust sweetness (dates), chocolate flavor (cocoa), or thickness (water) as needed. The batter should be the texture of thick chocolate pudding.
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.
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.
They should look risen but not quite baked like a cake. DO NOT OVERBAKE!
Serve immediately with a scoop of homemade ice cream (raspberry-port ice cream) and a tiny raspberry shake.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
10 minutes
Batter can be made a day ahead.
Serve in mini mason jars, garnished with fresh raspberries and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Serve warm with vegan ice cream.
Pair with a raspberry shake.
Complements the chocolate and raspberry flavors.
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Modern vegan baking
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