No-Bake Fudgy Chocolate Cake Bites

Name: No-Bake Fudgy Chocolate Cake Bites
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 15 (Bites)
Ingredients: 1 cup packed pitted medjool dates; 1 cup almond flour; 1/3 cup coconut flour; 1/4 cup cacao powder; 2 tsp vanilla extract; 4 Tbsp maple syrup; 1 Tbsp coconut cream; 3 Tbsp coconut butter; 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil; 1 Tbsp cacao powder; 1 Tbsp maple syrup

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Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
15 (Bites)
Calories
113 kcal
Course
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine
Vegan

No-Bake Fudgy Chocolate Cake Bites

Valerie Marks

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Fudgy chocolate cake bites that are vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, and naturally sweetened! Just 7 ingredients required for this healthier dessert or snack!

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Ingredients

Servings

CAKE BITES

1 cup packed pitted medjool dates (measured after pits are removed)
1 cup almond flour (or sub almond meal, but the cake flavor is more pronounced with flour)
1/3 cup coconut flour (or sub more almond flour)
1/4 cup cacao powder (or dutch process cocoa powder)
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 Tbsp maple syrup
1 Tbsp coconut cream (or full-fat coconut milk)

GLAZE* (optional)

3 Tbsp coconut butter (or store-bought)
2 Tbsp melted coconut oil
1 Tbsp cacao powder (or dutch process cocoa powder)
1 Tbsp maple syrup

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Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. To a food processor, add pitted dates and blend until small bits remain or a ball forms. Scoop out and set aside.
To the food processor, add your almond flour, coconut flour, and cacao powder. Blend until a fine meal is achieved - about 20-30 seconds.
Add the dates back in along with the vanilla extract, maple syrup, and coconut cream. Blend until a tacky dough forms. If it’s too dry, add a little more maple syrup. If it gets too wet or sticky, add more coconut flour as needed.
Scoop out 1 1/2 Tbsp amounts of dough (I like this scoop) and roll into balls. Repeat until all of your mixture is used up. Arrange on your parchment-lined baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer and freeze for 10 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare glaze by adding all ingredients to a mixing bowl and stirring thoroughly to combine. This is meant to be a semi-thick glaze with some texture. For a smoother, more ganache-like glaze, see notes.
Remove cake bites from the freezer, and one at a time, dip cake bites into the glaze. Lift up with a fork or slotted spoon and tap off any excess glaze. Place back on the parchment paper to dry. Repeat until all cake bites are glazed. Then carefully transfer back to the freezer to set - about 10 minutes.
Enjoy! Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator or freezer (up to 1 month). Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature (but if too warm, the glaze can get soft).

Notes

*For a smoother more “ganache-like” glaze, combine 3 Tbsp (45 ml) melted coconut oil with 2 Tbsp (12g) cacao powder, 1 Tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup, and a pinch sea salt and stir to combine. Multiply as needed.*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without glaze.*Sprinkles optional. Ensure vegan and gluten-free as needed if using.
*For a smoother more “ganache-like” glaze, combine 3 Tbsp (45 ml) melted coconut oil with 2 Tbsp (12g) cacao powder, 1 Tbsp (15 ml) maple syrup, and a pinch sea salt and stir to combine. Multiply as needed.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without glaze.*Sprinkles optional. Ensure vegan and gluten-free as needed if using.

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Serving 1(Bites) Calories 113 (6%) Carbohydrates 17.3g (6%) Protein 2.5g (5%) Fat 4.6g (7%) Sodium 6.9mg (0%) Potassium 197mg (6%) Fiber 2.9g (12%) Sugar 12.6g (25%)