Raw cakes: recipes, tips and utensils for success
Raw cakes: delicious recipes, tips and tools to become a raw cake pro
Introduction: Why raw cakes will save your taste buds
Did you think that making a delicious dessert required turning on the oven, monitoring the baking process, and risking turning your kitchen into a volcano erupting with melted chocolate? Think again! Raw cakes are here to save your sweet evenings without burning a single finger.
What exactly is a raw cake? It's a no-bake dessert, often vegan, made with dried fruit, nuts, dates, and raw chocolate, and sometimes enriched with fresh fruit or natural purees. Basically, anything that's eaten raw and good for your body and mind. And the best part? You can prepare it in under 30 minutes, chill it, and impress your guests… or keep it all to yourself—no judgment here. 😏
In addition, raw cakes are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and much less sweet than traditional desserts. In short, they're perfect for those who want to indulge without guilt. And to top it all off, you can prepare them with just a few simple kitchen utensils… like the ones you'll find on Kitchen utensil .
The key ingredients for successful raw cakes
Before you begin, you need to know your allies: the essential ingredients. Here's a list of must-haves for Pinterest-worthy raw cakes:
1. Dried fruits
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Dates: the ideal base for sticking your cakes together without adding refined sugar.
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Nuts, almonds, cashews: provide texture, protein and good fats.
Tip: Soak the dates in warm water for 10 minutes for easy blending.
2. Raw chocolate
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Raw chocolate with a minimum of 85% gives this intense and healthy taste.
3. Purees and fresh fruit
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Banana puree, pineapple, mango or red berries.
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For a natural and colorful taste.
4. Superfoods
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Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, raw cacao, grated coconut.
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They boost texture and nutritional value.
Want your guests to think you're a Michelin-starred chef? Sprinkle with chia seeds... it looks serious and Instagrammable.
Essential raw cake recipes
Raw chocolate-date cake
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⭐ Difficulty: Easy
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🍽️ Serves: 6 people
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⏱️ Preparation time: 20 minutes
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❄️ Resting time: 1–2 hours in the fridge
Ingredients :
- 200g of dates
- 150g of walnuts or almonds
- 50g of 85% raw cacao
- 2 tablespoons of hazelnut puree
- pinch of salt
- raw chocolate chips (optional)
Preparation :
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Blend the dates and nuts in your blender.
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Add the raw cacao and hazelnut puree, and blend.
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Spread in a cake tin covered with baking paper.
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Smooth with a spatula.
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Let it rest for 1–2 hours in the fridge and decorate before serving.
Tip: Soak your dates for 10 minutes beforehand for easier blending.
Your other half will think you're a pastry chef… even if your only qualification is 'official chocolate eater'.
Raw cheesecake with red berries
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⭐ Difficulty: Medium
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🍽️ Serves: 8 people
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⏱️ Preparation time: 25 minutes
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❄️ Resting time: 2–3 hours in the fridge
Ingredients :
- 150g cashew nuts
- 100g of dates
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 150g red berries
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Preparation :
Blend the cashews and dates with the maple syrup.
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Spread in a cake tin.
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Blend the red berries with the lemon juice, pour over the base.
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Smooth with a spatula.
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Refrigerate for 2–3 hours before serving.
Tip: Soak the nuts for 4 hours for a creamy cheesecake.
If someone asks you if it's vegan, reply: 'Yes, and it's so good I could almost become a vegetarian!'
Raw coconut and pineapple tart
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⭐ Difficulty: Easy
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🍽️ Serves: 6 people
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⏱️ Preparation time: 15 minutes
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❄️ Resting time: 2 hours in the fridge
Ingredients :
- 100g grated coconut
- 150g dates
- 150g fresh pineapple or puree
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- almonds for decoration
Preparation :
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Blend the coconut and dates in a blender.
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Squeeze into a cake tin.
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Blend the pineapple with the lemon juice and pour over the base.
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Smooth with a spatula.
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Add the almonds and let it rest for 2 hours in the fridge.
Tip: Add some cashew nuts for extra creaminess.
You could almost convince your friends that you've been on vacation to Hawaii just by tasting this cake.
Tips and tricks for making successful raw cakes
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Choose your ingredients carefully (soft dates, fresh nuts, raw chocolate)
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Mix thoroughly, scrape with a spatula
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Perfect texture: sticky but malleable dough
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Rest in the fridge to firm up
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Decoration: fresh fruit, nuts, chia seeds
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Storage: 3–5 days in the refrigerator, can be frozen
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Additional tips: track calories with the connected scale
Useful links:
Section 4: Why choose suitable utensils
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Blender: smooth paste, link mixer
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Spatula: scrape and smooth, link spatulas
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Cake molds: perfect shape, link cake molds
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Smart scale: weigh and track calories/macros, link connected scale
Without the right utensils, your raw cake could look like a failed science experiment… or a pile of sugary sand.
Conclusion
Raw cakes are easy, delicious, and healthy. With the right ingredients and utensils, you can create desserts that will impress your friends and family.
To discover all the essential utensils for your raw cakes, go to Kitchen utensil . Prepare your desserts like a pro and share your delicious creations!
FAQ: Everything you need to know about raw cakes
What is a raw cake?
A raw cake is a no-bake dessert, often vegan and prepared with dried fruit, dates, raw chocolate and fruit purees.
How to successfully make a raw cake at home?
Choose your ingredients carefully, mix properly and let it rest in the fridge to firm up.
What is the difference between this and a classic dessert?
Raw cakes do not require baking, are often less sweet and retain more nutrients.
Can you make a raw cake without dried fruit?
Yes, but the texture will be less compact. Thick purees or oat flakes can replace the dried fruit.
How long does a raw cake keep?
3 to 5 days in the refrigerator in an airtight container.
Can you freeze a raw cake?
Yes, wrap tightly and let it defrost in the fridge for a few hours.
What utensils are essential?
Blender, spatulas, cake tin and connected scale for weighing and tracking nutrition.
Can recipes be adapted for allergies?
Yes, replace nuts with seeds, milk with plant-based alternatives, etc.
Which fruits are best for a raw cake?
Dates and figs for the base, fresh or frozen fruit for the taste: banana, pineapple, red berries.
How to decorate a raw cake?
Fresh fruit, nuts, chocolate shavings, chia seeds for a delicious and Instagrammable result.