I’m often asked what my favourite vegan dessert is, the dessert that is a dazzler, crowd pleaser, and would fool even the toughest vegan dessert skeptic.
I don’t know about you, but double chocolate pretty much always wins in my books, so my Chilled Double Chocolate Torte is at the top of the list. It’s also Eric’s favourite dessert.
I made this torte back in December, after visiting The Coup and being unsatisfied with the texture and taste of their tofu-based chocolate torte. If you haven’t figured it out by now, I’m not a big fan of tofu. Instead, I used avocado to create a creamy mousse on top of a wholesome chocolaty spelt crust. And don’t worry, you can’t taste the avocado at all. I’ve served this to many skeptics and no one can believe the ingredient list!
I’ve always secretly called this the PMS torte because Eric likes to mention it whenever I start feeling moody and hormonal. And he’s still alive. Now if I could just get him to make it for me, then I’d be set!
PMS aside, it’s chilled in the freezer so it makes a great warm weather dessert. The avocado mousse remains firm in the freezer, but not frozen solid, making this a great treat to pop out of the freezer whenever the craving strikes…which is pretty much the entire time it’s calling your name from the freezer.
Earlier this week when I saw Jenna make it, I realized there was just one thing missing: this recipe still requires that you turn on the oven! I pictured that California girl sweating over a piping hot stove and guilt set in. Turning the oven on during hot weather sometimes feels like turning on a space heater at your desk because your office cranks the A/C too much. It just doesn’t make sense. But I’ll save Eric’s office plights for another time. :)
Given our warm weather this week, I decided to make a nutty no-bake crust to really bring this torte into full Summer mode. No oven required.
And let’s be real, I really don’t want an oven getting in the way of my chocolate fix. It’s time to cut out the middle man.
Chilled Double Chocolate Torte: The No-Bake Version
Crust from Healthy Hoggin. Chocolate avocado mousse from my Chilled Double Chocolate Torte.
No Bake Chocolate Crust:
- 2 cups pecans
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (other light taste oil may work)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
Chocolate Avocado Mousse:
- 2 cups avocado flesh (approx 3 small avocados), pitted and scooped out
- 1/3 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tbsp smooth peanut butter (or other nut or sunflower seed butter)
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp chocolate chips, melted
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder, sifted if clumpy
Directions:
1. Crust: Oil a 7-10 inch springform pan and line it with a circle of parchment paper. In a food processor, pulse the pecans until crumbly. Be careful not to over process them as you still want them a bit chunky. Now add in the rest of the crust ingredients and pulse until just mixed. Scoop mixture onto prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly with slightly wet fingers or a spatula. Pop into freezer to set while making the mousse.
2. Chocolate mousse: Place all mousse ingredients (except chocolate chips) into food processor. Process until smooth. In a small bowl, melt your chocolate chips in the microwave and scoop melted chocolate into food processor mixture. Process until smooth.
3. Remove crust from freezer and scoop this mousse on top of crust. Smooth out as much as possible and then place in the freezer for 2 hours to firm.
4. Once firm, remove from freezer and allow to sit on the counter for about 5-10 minutes before serving chilled. Place leftover torte in the freezer wrapped and placed in a seal container.
Note that this torte should be served chilled as it gets soft at room temperature.
Thanks to Healthy Hoggin’s chocolate crust this worked out beautifully. No flops, no trial #2, 3, or 4. Just perfection.
The chocolate pecan crust adds an irresistible nutty and slightly salty flavour which is a perfect contrast to the rich chocolaty mousse. The crust is quite thin when made in a 10-inch pan, so next time I might make this in a 7 or 8 inch cake pan for more height.
It might also be fun to make this in a muffin tin (with muffin liners) for single servings treats! Or in a square pan and cut into bite-sized squares. It probably goes without saying, but when you make individual servings you get to eat one without your guests being the wiser. It’s a bit more difficult to hide the fact that you already enjoyed a slice of the pie before they came over. Or two. Not that I’m speaking from experience or anything…
Have yourself a sweet Friday!
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Auntie Ange,
Can you please make this for us when we visit??? :)
xoxo
you read my mind!
This looks amazing! I’ve been meaning to try this recipe, and this no bake version is even better for the summer!
I’m all over this ‘no bake’ version. It makes this dessert even easier for the summer! I made it at Christmas and everyone RAVED and could not believe it was vegan. Whole Foods has organic raspberries on sale right now that would be divine on top of this.
Berries would be amazing! I was wondering how it would turn out if I processed some into the mousse too. Glad you all enjoyed it :)
I think processed berries would make a great addition to the mousse! I would probably puree the berries, cook and reduce liquid (then strain), return liquid to pan (add arrowroot or cornstarch to thicken if needed), then cool before folding into the mousse. Otherwise, I would think the added juice would liquify the mousse too much and the seeds would take away from the silky texture. This dessert could get really involved!
Yum! I love raw treats, and this looks just amazing (and gluten free!) I bet you could use single serving tart pans too.
I started making your chocolate mousse as a chocolaty snack in the evening. Delicious!
I’m with you on the PMS issue – Kevin will buy me a bar of dark chocolate once a month around the same time when he notices I’m getting moody. Works every time.
This is SO perfect for the summer when I want a good dessert but don’t want to heat up the apartment.
Gah! My food processor finally had enough this week and broke :(
Any recommendations Angela? On a bit of a budget (not super tight, but also not in a position to go swanning off to William Sonoma! :)).
Then I can taste the goodness of chocolate torte!!
That *almost* looks too good to eat…but I’d dig in anyway ;)
I would love to make this – I just have to resist the urge to make every avocado that enters my kitchen into guacamole!
Would you still feel guilty if I told you it was 50 degrees and raining here right now?! ;)
This torte was one of the best desserts I’ve tasted in a long time—everyone LOVED it and it didn’t even last two days in my freezer. I’m definitely going to have to try this new version stat!
Well we are just gong to have to fly you to Canada to get warm! lol ;)
Hope you like the raw version! It’s pretty addicting.
What would you do if no arrowroot? Chia seeds? or Oat flour? Any ideas?
Hey Rene,
Not sure if you still need answering, but for cold (raw) dishes I use meal from the St John’s-bread tree (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceratonia_siliqua). This tree is also known as the Carob tree but carobe powder is NOT the same as the meal I am referring to – read the part in the Wikipedia article whichi sais ‘Food’. There’s a mention of (and link to) the stuff I use, locust bean gum.
Angela, do you know this product? Do you use it or is it available in Canada (considering it’s native to Europe)?
I have to try this recipe. Soon. People here are more than raving about it, I cannot miss out on it!
This looks delicious, and I love seeing vegan desserts that don’t include soy [since I’m allergic to it]. :)
We have lots of hazelnuts in the cupboard that are not getting used up, so I may try this with a hazelnut crust instead of using pecans.
Have a great weekend, Angela!
I did the same thing (with a few modifications of course)! The hazelnut crust gave it this perfect nutty flavor that I complemented with both orange and chocolate. It turned out to be hands down the best chocolate mousse I’ve ever had, vegan or not.
I cannot believe this has avocado in it! :) delish!
I LOVE that you made a no-bake version of this. I really want to try it this weekend :)
I’m so making this, thanks for the no-bake recipe, turning on the oven when it’s 100 degrees out (TEXAS!) is out of the question!
This looks incredible! This is the kind of dessert that I really go for (I used to be all about chocolate cheeseacke/pie), and the crust looks and sounds so good. I’ve got to make this for my family!
Oh this looks amazing!! Do you have any idea how many calories there are in 1 serving and maybe some more nutritional stats? :))
This looks divine! And I especially love the nut-based crust, since I can’t eat spelt. Woo!
this looks so good and doesn’t require any crazy cooking techniques or tools. I love how your recipes are almost always simple enough for the average girl to whip up. Thank you!
No bake? My life is now complete…
HAH! I’m sure this PMS torte works perfectly :) Thanks for giving us a delicious recipe that’s even easier!
This looks like the perfect summer treat! I love that you used pecans – they are so under-appreciated. :)
Avocado is so fabulous in desserts – I often use it in recipes similar to this, chocolate and otherwise. Lime is a nice way to go too, then the colour is already done. I usually add some coconut oil to my raw vegan desserts so they hold up nicely in the fridge, and become a bit more firm and less mousse-y.
I’m really craving some cold chocolate right now!
I want to bury my face in this. No other chocolate dessert can compare!
YUM!!!!!!!!!!
i know how Eric feels :( working in the office cube stinks!
so what’s the deal with spelt? Can I use whole wheat and get the same texture/taste results? Or similar? From what I can tell spelt is used because it has different nutritional properties from whole wheat but I was wondering if there was something else to it.
Oh I just love all of your recipes! This looks soo delicious and I can’t wait to make it for my family!
MmmM!! I’ve been eating more raw lately, so this looks like a great dessert! Can I sub cornstarch for arrowroot powder (sorry if you’ve been asked this before)?
Did you ever try this or find another alternative? I’m wondering the same thing… Google tells me cornstarch doesn’t thicken well in no-bake dishes and gives a funny texture when frozen :-/
AHHH you are my heroooo. Me and Lisa are totes making this!!!
This looks delicious — Megan has some great recipes at HH!
I still need to try this! I want to stuff my face in it. :P It sounds like the perfect dessert. I love the new no-bake crust, too.
Haha, I totally know what you mean about not being able to hide the fact that you’ve already eaten it. That’s so hard for me! If I make a cake or pie or something, I want to try it, dangit. :P Sometimes I just dish the dessert out on the counter-top away from the guests, then bring the plates to the table. That way no one will be the wiser. :)
if you had to choose to eat/make one torte would it be the original or this one?
Oh my, those pictures look heavenly!! I love that you made a raw version!!
Happy Friday!!!
Angela. You’re so ruining my Friday. Hahahah. Just kidding, of course, but I want to go home RIGHT NOW and make this. Alas, I’ve got another 5 hours at work. I WILL be making this very soon. And gorgeous photos, as always.
I love this no-bake version. It looks absolutely fabulous!! It would be a perfect dessert to make ahead when having people over for dinner and then just popping it out of the freezer when you’re ready.
Looks delish! i plan to make it this weekend for my hubby!
Wow! Definitely printing this out and then looking for some ripe avocados.
This is definitely being made this summer. Looks amazing.
ooh this looks to die for I love raw desserts in the summertime!
This. Looks. Incredible. I might have to make it for my coworkers and see if they notice it’s vegan. It’s one of those desserts that transcends the label of diet and lifestyle!
What a wonderful, sweet way to begin the weekend. :)
I just recently found your blog and I love it! This looks delicious…I can’t wait to make it and that’s odd coming from me since I really dislike avocados…but this just looks too good to pass up!
Oooh yum, I think I could just eat the crust on its own!! This sounds delicious and sooo creamy. You know that person that sits at their desk with the space heater on because the office cranks the AC? Yep, that’s me, right. this. second. ;)
YAY! I love this version, especially because it’s gluten-free and it would be great to take to a party. Love, love, love!
Thanks Angela, now there is drool on my keyboard! That looks amazing! I will have to make it! :)
I love anything that is chilled in the s ummer for dessert..and these certainly looks like no exception!
Perfect for a warm day! I could totally see myself making a lazy version of this In muffin liners :)
*Drool*
I need to hop on the avocado mousse bandwagon asap!
i was looking at making this a few days ago. thanks so much for the raw version yum!
Auntie Ange,
Can you make this for us when we visit?
Gigi and Lulu
(no actual trip guaranteed…)
I think I would eat the entire thing myself, yum!
Oh my. Oh my. This looks delicious! I hope I can try it this weekend :D
I saw that Jenna had made this and KNEW it would be perfect for a summer BBQ – it looks awesome & I can’t wait to try it for myself!
This looks incredible! I am seriously craving chocolate now.
This looks AMAZING! I’m having a girls’ night tonight, and this is definitely on the menu. I’m also super excited that the no-bake crust is gluten-free. Thanks!
I make this all the time! I first started it in an experiment with raw recipes about a year ago, and was amazed at how delicious raw cakes are. The great thing about these raw cakes is that: a. You can make them in less than 15 minutes b. they’re so much healthier than traditional desserts and c. you can change the ingredients and make variations all the time. I’ve made the crust with various things (almonds, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, coconuts, dates), topped the mousse with anything from bananas to berries to coconut to cacao nibs, and made the mousse with both avocado, and cashews. I even made a mint chocolate grasshopper version too, where the crust was flavoured with cacoa powder and the mousse was made with cashew cream and spinach (to make it green), and some peppermint extract. My sister told her mother in law the other day “My sister makes amazing desserts out of SPINACH and CASHEWS! No really!”
wow this all sounds crazy good!!!
I love the looks of this, Angela!
I make raw vegan “chocolate mousse” (avocados, cocoa powder, vanilla, and enough agave to send you into a diabetic coma but it’s raw, vegan and no one guesses what’s in it!)
And i love the recipe for the crust. I love raw crusts…I think they are easy…you just blend nuts and a little agave/maple and/or coconut oil til you get a consistency you can smoosh (official word) into a pan. But I love it when someone figured it out omitting trials and a wild goose chase :)
And for the record, just arrived back in San Diego last night and it’s chilly here! I want to turn on my oven. lol
Angela, I baked your chocolate mousse torte a few months ago and loved it, but I think I might love this even more! I made a similar crust to use as the base of a “brownie sundae” recently, and it was awesome. I might have to make this tomorrow for a cookout I’m going to – I think the omnis will enjoy it, too.
Thanks for thinking about no-bake recipes as summer is coming!
PS – I also wanted to add that I’m not a big tofu fan either. And I love the fact that I already have all these ingredients at home! Maybe it’s because I’ve been reading your blog so long.. .my kitchen is starting to morph into yours :)
Hi!
I just had a question, I’m living in the Netherlands, where the maple syrup is crrrazy expensive and I was just wondering if there is anything you can use instead?
Hope you can help out, ‘ cause this looks yummy :)
Hey Valerie, Im not certain but I do think any liquid sweetener would work, such as agave or honey. :) Goodluck! Let me know if you try it out
..Oh i’m definitely trying this, agave is on the grocery list for today!
thanks!
Hey,
I made a few things over Christmas and substituted either honey or golden syrup for the maple syrup. Seemed to work a treat to me!
Valerie, for the crust part you can sub dates for the maple syrup, but it should be a 1:1 ratio with the nuts. (Probably not for the mousse part though.)
That actually sounds really good, then I’ll use agave for the mousse and dates for the crust.
Can’t wait to try :)
This looks beyond incredible. Can’t wait to try it!
DELICIOUS!!!!!
eric i think you should make your wonderful wife this sometime :-D
I might have to try making that this weekend!
OMG. No bake, vegan, gluten & soy free, and it fits my diet. This.is.amazing. GENIUS.
…and with the exception of arrow root, I have all of these ingredients!
I am SO making this over the weekend!
wow. wow. wow. I saw Jenna’s post mention this too.
I hope I am going to make it next week. :)
I will have a sweet Friday, you do the same. :)
I am loving this recipe, Angela! And laughing at the post as I sit here in my office with the space heater on because the A/C is cranked too high! In fact, a bunch of us were just talking not 5 minutes ago about the incessant air conditioning and the problems associated with that! Ugh.
Summer doesn’t get any better than this!!
Just looking at that creamy chocolate goodness calling my name I know this is a jaw dropper, lick my plate clean type of dessert.
Have a sweet weekend!
This is such a great idea! My dad is on a low/no carb diet right now and is doing sooo well (I’m very proud of his self control) and he loves chocolate. He has been missing out on some good desserts because of it though. This seems like it would be low carb, do you happen to know how many carbs are in it?? I really want to make it for him this weekend since I’ll be visiting them…but only if it fits into his diet :)
Hmmm I’m not sure! I wouldn’t think it would be low carb due to the chocolate….I left a comment below to a reader wondering if there was a replacement to the chocolate. You MIGHT be able to leave it out but Im not sure how it would firm/freeze up. I think leaving out the chocolate would reduce the carbs/sugar/fat though. Goodluck!
I love chocolate and I’m betting that I would love this too =)
Hi, Angela! I’ve been stalking your blog for ages now (love it, by the way! You are an inspiration!), and I’m finally emerging from the shadows to say hello! I’m currently studying abroad in France where it’s not always convenient to be vegan, as you know (I saw your post about Paris!), and I decided to start a blog about my experience here–but I definitely plan on continuing upon returning home.
Thanks so being such an inspiration–I’m going to add your blog to my blogroll, if you don’t mind! :)
Thank you Teniesha! Your blog sounds awesome, will def. check it out :) Goodluck!
holy crap. this looks AMAZEBALLS. i’m going to a BBQ tomorrow and I think I will just have to make this… saving a few slices for myself of course ;-)
absolutely heavenly! you are a baking wizard :) <3
Yay, I’m so excited you made a no bake version! I’ve been drooling over this torte for a while now and this is SO perfect to make as a sweet treat in this summer heat.
Oh my goodness that looks amazing. Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! You can’t go wrong :D
Oh my that looks amazing! I made this torte once before and have been craving it ever since. Now you gave me excuse to make it again! Thank you.
Wow!! I want that right now!
I can’t wait to try this! It looks absolutely amazing!
Oh my word! I found your site just the other day and I swear every time I come back it gets better and better. I just got home from picking up all the ingredients to make the cherry soft serve oatmeal thangamajig … havent been able to get it out of my head … and now it looks like I’m 2 avocados shy from heaven … alas, another trip to the store. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful recipes and a bit of yourself. I’m really enjoying your site so far
Thank you Stacy! I can relate to your frequent grocery trips…heh
every time I see a photo of that torte I almost die with longing and want to put a fork to my screen =) Thanks for making a no bake version, I will have to try make it now- I loathe using the oven in Florida during the summer time!!
Mmmm what a decadent yet healthy recipe! I’ve been loving no-bake sweets lately–your date bars in particular!
YUM! Love no baked desserts, and more chocolate the better.
Just whipped up a version of this today! I used almonds for the crust and swapped raw coconut flour for the arrowroot. It. ROCKED. THANKYOU. :)
This torte looks amazing! and it’s gluten free!! Can’t wait to try it out!
Avocado in a chocolatey dessert sounds divine! I’m totally gonna have to try this to convince myself it’s real!
I had my space heater on just this morning! Cutting out the middle man is always a good idea!
FINALLY a replacement “pms cake”! In my family we have a cake recipe dubbed by all the women as “pms cake”. Since cutting out 90% of dairy, pms has just not been the same…until now :) many thanks, I can now make this deliciousness! Adding to my recipe folder right.now.
The crust is like a chocolate larabar!!! Love it!!! Can’t wait to make this for my next family BBQ!
Yes! I’ve been looking for a decadent, dairy-free dessert to make for my birthday to share with my family, and I think I just found it. And I’m with you on the tofu thing. I like tofu, but not when it’s pretending to be something else. Tofu and desserts DO NOT go together.
Not only did you make this version oven-free…..you also made it gluten free! Hooray! I am so excited to try this, and I just happen to have all of those ingredients on hand! Thank goodness the husband loves chocolate as much as me….and I think raspberries are on sale this week. I may have to add some! :-)
yay!
that looks absolutely delicious!! I’m always on the lookout for the best way to satisfy my sweet tooth and this looks perfect. Might have to try it out to bring to a gathering soon! Thanks!
I’m definitely going to be making this soon! The problem is making sure I have all the avocados at the right ripeness! I hate it when I let them get overripe and then they taste awful! :P
This looks incredible – I think I’m going to make it for my next family party!
Wow this looks amazing, i want it for breakfast, lunch and dinner! cant wait to make it.
Avoacado? I like it! This needs to go on my long list of recipes that I want to try!
That looks beauuuuutiful! Oh my, I think I need to make this asap. Although my hubby doesn’t like chocolate(weirdo, right?) so I might half the recipe. And the individual ones in a muffin tin is an awesome idea :D
amazing! thanks!
Oh wow … this is something else! I made the original for Mother’s Day, and she could not stop eating it! This is a woman who can buy something because she fancies it then leave it sitting in the cupboard for months: she is not at all greedy and she has the best in-built self-limiting eating style I’ve ever seen (I wish I’d inherited it :( …), but she ate about half of it herself! Also, my dad and brother ate some and had no idea what was in it, and I think my brother thought it tasted so good that I must have bought it :D
I cannot wait to make this version … and there was me, thinking that perfection couldn’t be improved upon; I should’ve known better :)
You’ve done it again!!! Looks incredible. Not having to turn the oven on is a major plus! Love the fork shot. I have made chocolate cake with avocado and chocolate avocado pudding. Both are delicious, so I can tell this recipe is amazing!
Made this tonight for my family and they LOVED it. My husband hates avacado so I waited to tell him until he finished his THIRD piece. He couldn’t believe it! :) ONE THING: What could we do to replace the chocolate chips? Would like a less processed option. Any ideas?
Thats great!
I haven’t made it without the chocolate chips, but like you I have thought about it.
If you taste the mousse before adding the melted chocolate, it tastes awesome!
I’ve often wondered if I could leave out the chips all together for a lighter pie…I wonder if it would freeze up the same?
I was thinking the same thing! The mousse was marvelously chocolatey and a wonderful texture before adding the chocolate chips. Next time I will leave them out and maybe increase the cocoa a little bit. I will let you know how it turns out… unless you beat me to it, then you can let ME know how it turns out! :)
i think i’d eat the crust all by itself! but of course i wouldn’t turn down the rest! thanks for sharing and that looks soooo delicious! no-bake is perfect this time of year. i also agree that raspberries would make a superb addition, so tasty!
This. Looks. Amazing. !!!
That looks amazing! Its cold and rainy in the SF bay area this week and it makes me want to make comfort food so this is perfect!!
You should seriously consider posting this and your other gluten free recipes on glutenfreefeed dot com. Its a life saver for people with health issues related to gluten and you seem to have a lot of gluten free recipes that would be perfect for that site.
Happy Saturday!
This looks amazing! No bake crust is the best idea ever. I’m afraid I’ll start breaking pieces off of it and having just “a bite or two” before I get to serve it :D I was just wondering since I’m a huge vanilla girl, is there anyway to make a vanilla version of this?
I have to comment on this one! I made a half recipe tonight, put it into a 5 inch springform pan. It was just my 4-year old and I, because I admit, I was a bit afraid… I tried previous “avocado chocolate pudding” recipes that I really didn’t like. This tart, however, benefits from the freezing part. I think it really cuts the avocado flavor, and you end up with a rich, chocolaty, velevty mousse. In short, it’s A-MA-ZING. The crust is perfect, just as Angela wrote. Honestly, I just can’t wait t have friends over so that I can make this recipe! I can’t thank you enough for this recipe. MERCI!
Aww thank you! :)
This looks wonderful! What brand of chocolate chips do you use?
they are from my bulk supplier- ONFC organic dark chcolate chips
Bahaha, my family always teases me for bringing over pans of squares or cake with pieces missing. Hey… you gotta test the goods before you serve it!
This is chilling in my freezer as we speak. Only 1h50m until I can pull er out and sample it! But I made sure to wipe the food processor clean.. I love the filling!
Angela! I made the no bake version for my family this weekend and it was ah-mazing. so decadent. so delicious!! thanks :)
I made this on Sunday night but we didn’t try it until last night. OMG! Amazing! Definitely making this again.
I made this for my mom’s birthday this week. It was the first vegan dessert I have ever made for my family. They were all shocked to hear that there was avocado in their dessert but they all LOVED it nonetheless! Thanks for another AWESOME recipe!!
I have this in the freezer as I type. YUMM!
This was delicious and totally lived up to your praise. In addition to being gluten-free and dairy-free, it should also be labelled guilt-free. Love. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Angela!
I’m literally drooling over this recipe, but I’m so sad that I can’t make it exactly the same because I’m allergic to pecans! Do you think another nut could sub well? I also can’t have walnuts, pistachios, or cashews unfortunately. :(
hmm im not sure but maybe almonds?
Ange, I have to comment on this recipe because I made it on Sunday and it is to die for – but I made one addition, which was a bit of grated orange zest. It happened entirely by accident because I was roasting a pan of rhubarb at the same time and adding orange zest to that, and somehow some of it got on my spoon I was tasting the chocolate topping with. It was incredible! If you like the combination of chocolate and orange, then I recommend adding some next time and see how you like it! I will definitely add it next time I make it – there WILL be a next time! Thanks for developing such a fantastic recipe, it’s a keeper! xx
wow that sounds great, thanks!
Just made this on Sunday and OH MY GOODNESS (!!!!!!!) it’s a keeper! The texture is perfect. My family was skeptical that it would taste like veggies (oh, the horror!) yet they all attacked this dessert like the end of the world is coming. I literally got out of bed at 2am to sneak some from the fridge. No shame ;)
haha nice! Glad you all liked it!
I love, love, LOVE chocolate and anything creamy. I love that there are avocados instead of cream in this recipe. I can’t wait to give this a try!
Love it! Adding this one to the book. I like that you used the maple syrup instead of sugar. Maple syrup is the best… especially if it’s Canadian.
This is amazing! I substituted the maple syrup with honey (that is all I had on hand) and it turned out fantastic! Even my husband loved it :) And he is a total skeptic when it comes to anything vegan. I loved this and can’t wait to share this recipe with my girlfriends :) Thank you!
Thanks for letting me know, Im glad it worked for you!
I made this for a dinner party that required a gluten free and vegan dessert last night, and it was a huge hit! The baked crust is good, but the no bake crust is AMAZING!! I heard my husband go to the kitchen for another slice at 3am. Always a good sign.
agree we loved the no bake version the best too!
Hi there,
I stumbled across your website through a friend’s blog & had to try this recipe.
I am not vegan but often cook for people with intolerances, my husband is lactose intolerant (and a huge fan of chocolate mousse!) and my mother in law is gluten and lactose intolerant and its really hard to find gluten free, dairy free desserts that actually taste delicious.
This is one of the tastiest desserts I have ever made, and hubby and his grandmother (who were my guinea pigs) were given the torte and not told the ingredients until afterwards, it was a huge hit.
I replaced the pecan’s with Almonds as Pecans are rather expensive here in New Zealand and it was delicious – I can’t wait to try more of recipes – especially as there seems to be quite a few choc and peanut butter ones :)
Im glad to hear that everyone enjoyed it!
Hi Angela! I’m getting ready to make this, but have no arrowroot on hand. I only have flour and cornstarch–would either of those work? Or oats maybe?
Thank you!!!
You might also try cream of tartar… I just used it in this recipe and the mousse came out very light and fluffy.
Hey angela,
First of all- I LOVE THIS RECIPE! Secondly, I am going to be setting up a blog within the next month and would love to post this recipe-I will give you all credit and link back to your blog. I just wanted to let you know and make sure you were cool with it :) Thanks again for all the great recipes!!
sure np!
I’m doing weight watchers and would really like the nutrition content so I can convert it into my points value. Would you be able to send it to me please??
Just made this for my grandma’s 82nd birthday. I subbed the avocado for tofu ( decided to make this last minute and couldn’t find ripe avocados), pecans for almonds, and maple syrup for agave. Everyone LOVED it. Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Glad to hear this Courtney!
This is gluten free and vegan! It would be nice if you had mention it in the title because I have skipped this so many times whenever I go through your recipe list. Your website is awesome. I love it. Keep up the good work!
Thanks for the tip, I will try to note these things more apparently!
Hi there,
I am going to make this recipe and am wondering if it’s best to make it the day of an event (tomorrow) or make it tonight and put it in the freezer… Also I plan to substitute coconut oil for grapeseed oil, would that work well?
the coconut oil helps harden things, so im really not sure!
I just made it and the crust was nice and hard before and after the freezer. Thanks for your reply and great recipe. :)
thats great!
I just made this the other day and ooooooh lordy! It is DELICIOUS!!!! I left out the peanut butter and arrowroot and it set perfectly. I keep it in the freezer, and when I’m craving a piece I slice it up and eat it right away, it’s kind of like an ice cream pie. I love the saltiness of the crust and the creaminess of the topping, it’s my new favourite treat. THANK YOU!!!
Thanks for letting me know, Im happy to hear that!
We are making this now and the mousse is so amazing. My fiancé is licking the bowl and he HATES avocado! Now we have a large bag of arrowroot powder. Do you have any other recipes including this ingredient?
Thanks for the chocolate torte recipe!
Wow, so many comments…
Question for you: Do you have a recommendation as to what type of chocolate chips to use? Thanks!
I tend to buy organic bulk dark chocolate chips….usually they are quite tasty! Camino brand is also good, but fairly expensive.
Perfect, thanks! I plan to make this tomorrow.
This sounds delicious! I want to make this for our 4th of July BBQ. Do you think I could substitute Agave for the Maple Syrup in the crust? My Brother & his wife really dislike the flavor of maple.
Thanks!
I cant see why that sub wouldn’t work! Agave is a bit sweeter per tbsp so you might need a touch less of it?
You really can’t taste the maple at all…there is SO much chocolate that the maple is covered up.
Ok…. I don’t understand what was different about my torte from everyone else’s, other than I used agave syrup instead of maple since we didn’t have maple, and I also am not a big maple fan, but mine tasted overwhelmingly like avocado. It was really, really bad, and no one would eat it. I had to scrape off the top layer and just eat the bottom layer as really thin brownies. I think I will be sticking to tofu from now on since it has no taste of it’s own.
Hey Caitlin, I’m sorry to hear that you didn’t enjoy it. Was the torte served cold from the freezer and did you include the melted chocolate? I do find the avocado taste comes out more when it’s not served chilled from the freezer. Also, it’s possible that the flavours are different when using another sweetener. I find maple syrup really helps mask other flavours in the dish.
I made this for a friend’s birthday this week…I got rave reviews. Thanks for the great recipe! I am not a vegetarian or vegan, but the birthday girl was and she loved it! Very important note…make sure avocados are plenty ripe! One of mine was still a bit firm and I had to pick out the chunks that didn’t get blended up enough…but hey…you can’t go wrong with chocolate covered anything in my book! :)
I’m glad you enjoyed it Beth! Great tip about using ripe avocados :)
I just made this for my 11 year old brother who has been battling cystic fibrosis and lymphoma. It’s been the first thing that has brought a smile to his face and has made him want to eat again! THANK YOU.
Aw im so happy to hear he enjoyed it Grace. Wishing him lots of strength & recovery.
I made this and it turned out great! Unfortunatelt I dropped it as I was trying to take it out of the freezer so my family and I didn’t get to have very much of it, but I still have a few more avocados so I’m going to make it again.
Thanks so much for the recipe
Making this awesome dessert recipe for like the eighth time today, I have restrain myself from licking the mousse batter off the blender blades and cup, it’s obscene hahaha [no self-control whatsoever]
In the freezer now, trying to be patient and wait for it to freeze properly, challenging task to wait till it’s actually ready:D
I made two of them this weekend. One to try and the second to take to a gathering of friends. I started with putting the nuts through a Chopper and I did not need a blender to mix the crust, I just used a mixing spoon. On the second I used both almonds in the crust and almond butter in the mouse. I did make the first on in a 6 inch pan and the second in a 8 inch pan to serve more people. I think it is going to be a Wow. I recently went vegan and have enjoyed trolling your site. There are so many things I want to try. Thank you for sharing.
Chris
I made this dessert last night and can’t believe how incredibly rich and delicious it is. I even used some avocados that were at the end of their usefulness and it is still wonderful. Also made the lentil loaf which wowed everyone. Our kids are vegetarian and having trouble giving up dairy – but these recipes show you can have delicious dairy-free desserts, main courses, and well, everything. It also got us out of our “new things to do with tofu” rut. Thanks to Angela for her diligence in making each recipe the very best it can be. Being someone who is very attune to the texture, taste and looks of food, I feel so fortunate to be the beneficiary of Angela’s hard work!!
I just made this tonight and was leery about how the flavor would turn out being healthy :) But Yes! It is delicious!!! I’m really excited to share it with our guests tomorrow. And…better yet it came out looking beautiful as well!
Do you think I can use raw cacao powder instead of cocoa powder?
Thank you!!
Hi there can you use cacao powder instead of cocoa???
I can’t see why not :) you might have to use less or more, so add to taste
Making this for like the twentieth time today (hehe) and it’s definitely my favourite vegan dessert recipe so far
For the few people who seem to be able to taste a very slight bit of avocado after freezing, I wanted to mention that adding a tiny bit of dark molasses and a tiny bit of coffee can cover that up marvelously
I’m also always on a diet and I’ve been experimenting leaving out the chocolate chips to cut calories a little bit, and this dessert tastes just fine even without those:D
Great tips, I’ll have to try the coffee….yum!
I would like to know what type of chocolate chips did you use? it was bittersweet, dark chocolate chip or what?
I believe I used dark chocolate chips, but im sure anything would be fine!
Amazing recipe!! I made it for a party, it made quite an impression (even with my non-vegan friends)!!!
The texture is rich and creamy but doesn’t make you feel heavy (or guilty!!) after, like a version with heavy cream would!
This sounds amazing, I’m going to make it for Thanksgiving! I can’t find arrowroot here in Mexico… any alternatives? Thanks!
Yes cornstarch will work in it’s place. Enjoy!
Dear god this torte is incredible. Thank you thank you!!
I made it and… wow! the no-bake was better than ANY non-vegan dessert! I’m gonna try a carob version next. It’s so easy and so delicious! (I’m only 12 yearrs old)
Hi Angela
I absolutely love this torte. I served it at a dinner party and it was very well received! Several of my guests were not vegan (or vegetarian either) and couldn’t believe it was made without dairy or butter. I use your site a lot for inspiration. Thank you!
Thank you for letting me know Melissa!
So excited to make this … going to try to make it a festive version with candy cane bit is it or on top … and put in coconut instead of pecans – other suggestions for those allergic to nuts? I also am having a horrendous time trying to find a seed butter that doesn’t say may contain nuts/tree nuts … suggestions/recipes?
Thanks, Angela! Your blog is amazing and a life saver!
Hi Joanna! Just a suggestion, but maybe you could make your own seed butter? If you can secure some certified nut-free seeds, you could grind them in a food processor (or Vitamix if you’re fortunate enough to have one). I just made this, and I think coconut in the crust instead of pecans would be delicious, maybe even thrown in some sunflower seeds or pepitas too for a little texture. Or even a tablespoon of chia seeds which would help it all stick together. Whatever you try I hope it’s successful!
I made this tonight! Lately I’ve been on a raw kick as far as desserts go, and man it’s awesome :) Almost guilt-free!! Of course technically this dessert isn’t completely raw, but close enough for me. Thanks for sharing this recipe, it turned out great and was a big hit at our family’s bonfire get-together. (By the way, I did follow the recipe exactly, no substitutions and it was devine)
I’m so happy to hear that Rachel! Thanks for letting me know :)
Looks amazing..and LOVE that it’s non-dairy. Can you tell me about the arrowroot powder? Never worked with it, and not sure I can get it around here. Is it essential? Is there something I could substitute? Thanks!
You can probably sub cornstarch. goodluck!
This was amazing! Everyone loved it at my dinner party- vegans & non vegans alike!
Hi Angela,
This is the recipe I was talking about…sorry for the confusion! Can I use seeds in place of the pecans to get the same effect for the crust? We have nut allergies so I have to steer clear.
Thanks,
Laura
I’m new to your page and I love it! It’s so full of amazing recipes and it’s just so easy to follow.
I have a question, I was wondering if instead of chocolate chips, you’ve ever tried raw cacao nibs in any of your chocolatey recipes.
Thanks and keep up the awesome work!
Christine
You can, but I find them very bitter so I don’t use them often. Sometimes I put them in smoothies though!
Thank you for the reply.
Keep up the awesome job!! :o)
Hi Angela! We made this for my sister’s bday and it was AMAZING! It tastes like a sour cream fudge cake we get from Georgia (US). My uncle couldn’t believe it was both vegan and raw. This recipe just shows how delicious plant-based foods are, although I know this isn’t exactly a health food, but healthier than all the tortes I’ve come across.
This looks amazing!!!
My workplace is having a baked goods contest for all employees next week. Last year I took 3rd place. Some professional looking non-vegan cake won. I am bound and determined to win this year!My local store had a close-out on mini pe-baked phyllo shells (vegan!). Bought about 50 of them. I am planning on using the phyllo shells instead of the crust and fill each one with the chocolate mixture, Then make some coconut whipped cream and put that on top.
Goodluck! I hope you win :)
I made this today and I added MINT extract in the mousse layer instead of Vanilla. This was the best decision ever, as it made this taste like chocolate-mint mouse cake! This is one of the most delicious & nutritious dessert I have EVER made! So, soooo good :)
Thanks so much for this recipe! I made it for a co-workers birthday and she and the office loved it :) I can’t wait to try your other recipies!
Oh. My. Goodness. This looks absolutely amazing. AND it is over 89 degrees (!) here in Jerusalem, AND I’ve been using the oven all day because I finally got a day off to do a serious photo-shoot for my blog… I go online, and BAM, this amazing-looking cake of yours looks like just what I need right now! I will definitely try it out soon :)
I don’t think I’ve ever commented on here before but I just had to tell you – I love your blog, your journey is amazing, and you are so so brave!
Thank you Adi, I appreciate it so much! :)
This is the funniest vegan chocolate cake I’ve been making so far – and probably the best one too. I couldn’t stop scraping every bit of chocolate-avocado mousse out of the bowl before cleaning it. Well it was already clean by then ;) We have some Mexican friends and of course they put avocado in everything. So I’m very excited to see their faces tonight after telling them the secret ingredient in the cake. Thank you Andrea for this wonderful recipe!
Sorry of course I mean Angela! Andrea referred me to your great website ;)
This looks absolutely delicious. I would love to make it for my boyfriends birthday but I only have raw cacao powder… would that work over cocoa powder or would it change the taste a lot?
Hi Jane, I’m sure it would be fine – you might need a bit more sweetener if it’s super strong though? Let me know how it turns out!
This looks AMAZING. Is there a sub I could use for the crust, since I am allergic to nuts?
Tried this and loved it thank you for sharing such great healthy recipe, I changed few things but was so tasty very impressed! :)
This beautiful thing tastes soooooooooooooo good. Thank you.
This is an awesome recipe! Thanks so much!
I’m planning on making it again for a dinner party on Thursday. If I make it the day before, can I just leave it in the freezer uncovered? Or would you wrap it up after it has firmed for 2 hours?
Is it okay to use honey in place of maple syrup? Just wondering since that’s what we have.
Hey Sheila, The flavour will change, but I can’t see a reason why it wouldn’t work. Usually replacing liquid sweeteners for other liquids sweeteners is fine :) Enjoy!
Oh and also – I only have tapioca starch and no arrowroot …. is tapioca starch okay to use instead?
Yes that should be fine :)
I don’t remember if I’ve commented about this in the past . . . but I have never liked tofu and will not even consider trying a recipe with tofu so this is a BIG hit with me! The ingredients are simple and items I almost always have on hand. Thanks so much for this Angela!
I’ve made this incredibly smooth and pleasing torte 3 times in the last 10 days and every time people have been begging me for the recipe. Safe to say it was a success so thanks for making me the most popular friend/collegue/family member. No need to spread the word because you’re already quite well known here in the Netherlands. If you could just incorporate the metric system in your recipes and your book will be a slamdunk success across the pond (already pre-ordered via a local Dutch online seller).
I just made this and did not expect it to taste as good as it does. We are enjoying it with a nice glass of almond milk and will add berries with our next slice. It was not difficult to make at all and took such little time. I am simply amazed! Thank you so much for this awesome recipe.
I remember the first time I tried using avocado to make chocolate pudding – I think it all started because I had been adding half an avocado to my morning smoothie, as well as ground raw cacao, and I thought “Gosh, this tastes just like mousse… OMG I’m going to make chocolate mousse with avocado!”
Yup. Greatest combo EVER. (Well, maybe not EVER – but it’s pretty amazing!!).
Will be trying this recipe when I get around to gathering the ingredients. Num num num! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Angela, I wanted to share my version with you, thanks so much for the inspiration, since I have bumped into your website, I only make healthy (mostly raw vegan) desserts. Thanks for opening my eyes and introduce me through your wonderful pictures and recipes to the vegan world! Cheers, Bogi
simply-yummy.net/raw-vegan-chocolate-miracle/
Best chocolate torte in the world! I made it for a very special friend of mine for her birthday and she loved it! I had everyone at the table trying to guess what was inside and nobody knew :)
Do you think you could use cornstarch intend of arrowroot powder?
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Wow, this looks so good! I am definitely making this. I am not vegan but I have enjoyed a lot of raw vegan desserts. I have been looking for a good recipe like this!
This is filed as having a nut-free option. How do you make the crust without the pecans? Sunflower seeds? Unless I’m missing something, I see no nut-free alternative noted in your recipe…
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS RECIPE! It is amazing!! I made it yesterday and the family have almost all demolished it. Its so great to be able to eat it feeling guilt free. For the base I used a cup of dates instead of the maple syrup and it worked wonderfully. I just have to convince my boyfriend (who hates avocado) that he really does want to try some… and if not…all the more for me ;)
Oh man, I finally made this yesterday (it’s been on my hit list for awhile) and it is absolutely decadent! (dangerously so) I made a few changes to the recipe, such as using dates in place of maple syrup, but it turned out beautifully. You’re really something Angela, thank you again for such a delicious treat! Every recipe of yours that I try is always fantastic, I should really pick up your cookbook soon. Keep up the good work!
Oh my! This was absolutely delicious! Everyone at the party loved it! I had the last piece for breakfast the day after! :-)
This cake was liked by almost everyone who tried it, except by those who dislike “heavy” chocolate flavors.
If possible, I would love to see a vanilla version of this cake. But, please no ingredients that are too exotic. I love how simple it was to make this chocolate cake but I have noticed that cakes tend to have more complicated ingredients when they are vanilla cakes. I would really love to stick to this cake recipe but make it a vanilla cake instead of chocolate, so I can satisfy a different crowd.
Please let me know if you decide to post a recipe for the vanilla version of this cake.
I’m thinking that a cherry flavored version might also turn out good but the problem with cherries is that they aren’t available all-year-round, unless you want to buy canned.
Thank you for the great recipes and I hope to see more of them!
Hi Angela great recipe i was just wondering if it can be frozen or would that just be really weird !? i need to transport it long distance and not sure how it will hold up, how many days do u think it can last in the fridge?
This looks AMAZING! I’ve been a BIG fan of your blog for a long, long time now. Every recipe you post looks so delicious. I recommend your cookbook on my website/blog and posted links to your blog from my FB business page too. :) I just might have to link to this recipe too. YUM! As soon as the ice box cake in my freezer is gone I’ll try this recipe out – if I make it now I’ll just be making way too many trips to the kitchen :O
Thank you Amy! So happy you are enjoying the blog :)
My husband doesn’t like the taste of maple syrup. Can I substitue the maple syrup with e.g. Agave nectar? If so, how much of agave nectar substitutes the maple syrup?
Thanks!
Made this a few weeks ago for dinner guests – hands down the BEST no bake vegan chocolate dessert I have ever made!
Tonight I doubled the crust recipe, put it into a rectangular pan, in the freezer for an hour, and then cut into bars. Simple and delicious treat for my family!
Thank you Angela for your incredible site and all the great vegan recipes.
Hi Angela,
I was super excited to make this for my two daughters (14 & 11) and hubby. My 11 year old is on board when it comes to healthy eating. The 14 yr old, on the other hand, is not!!! Hubby is not great either…Anyhow, I made the no-bake version and unfortunately everyone could taste the avocado and the crust was a little too salty. All that work and time and no one really loved it…boo hoo…
Hi there!
Looks like a gorgeous torte. I’ve been trawling websites looking for a raw vegan chocolate torte, that doesn’t use pecans, cashews or almonds in the base. I’m allergic to ALL nuts except for peanuts (weird, I know). Would you think its possible to use unsalted peanuts for the base, or are they too oily?
Many thanks!
Peta
Hey Peta,
I might have a great no bake crust for you if you aren’t allergic to coconut, that is. I just made this the other day and it’s great. Might work in this pie in lieu of the pecan crust?
1 cup packed pitted Medjool dates
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
2 tbsp ground flax
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, or to taste
Add the dates into a food processor and process until a ball forms. Add the rest of the ingredients and process until a dough comes together. It should stick between your fingers when pressed.
Let me know if you try it out!
Hi there!
Thanks for this, I will try it out tomorrow.
Can I just press that out to form a ‘raw’ base, i.e. it doesn’t need to be cooked?
Peta
So sorry – the clue is in the title?! NO BAKE crust, ha ha ;)
Is it possible to make this without a food processor if you don’t have one? :(
Angela, thank you for posting this recipe. It’s magnificent and rich in flavor. I have made it many times and my friends and family love it. This one is definitely one of my favorites!
I really hope that in the future you post recipes for Vanilla Cake and Cheesecake. I searched this website and couldn’t find any. I have found many recipes in other websites but your website is my favorite one to look for recipes. All of the recipes I have tried from here have been both delicious and healthy. If you do post any recipes for these desserts in the future, I would certainly love to try them.
thank you Sandra! I will keep your suggestions in mind! ive tried vegan vanilla cake before but sadly none of my trials were fluffy enough. will keep at it!
I understand what you mean. I have tried many vanilla cake recipes and still haven’t been able to find one that is a crowd favorite. There seems to be something missing in the texture of it even if the flavors are pleasing.
I have one last thing to ask for now. Do you know if there’s a sugar-free alternative to maple syrup and agave nectar? I know that maple syrup and agave nectar are supposed to be healthier than most sweeteners but they still contain sugars. I know people that avoid using them for this reason. It’s easier to substitute powdered sugar because there’s some alternatives such as Stevia and Xylitol. However, maple syrup and agave nectar are liquid sweeteners and I don’t know of any sugar free alternatives for them.
I would like to use melted dark chocolate instead of the chocolate chips. Can you tell me how many gramms 1 cup and 2 tbsp of chocolate chips are? that would be a great help. Chocolate chips are hard to get here and they are very expensive.
Thanks
Mimi
Would this be tasty topped with fresh berries? :D
Thank you for this recipe. I’ve made it twice now and it is absolutely delicious. So many of the people I cook for including family members, cannot eat traditional desserts. This one is a perfect fit. Love it!!!
I made this last night for Valentine’s Day dessert with my husband! It was fantastic! Best chocolate dessert I have ever made!
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This is the most AMAZING dessert ever! Truly a little slice of chocolatey heaven. So so easy to make, and the results are astounding. I added grated orange zest for an extra punch of flavour. Made this for a dinner last night, everyone was intrigued by the combination of avocado and cocoa. Everyone was also very very satisfied! Thanks for a new dessert go-to.
Double Chocolate!!!!
This looks fantastic! I have to try making this soon.
This looks incredible. Eric obviously has good taste.
This recipe sounds wonderful. Is it both gluten free and dairy free? I need to prepare a dessert for two food allergies at the same time, and I’m hoping this is it! Thanks!
This looks amazing and I’d love to make it! But for those of us with nut allergies, is there a substitute for the pecans in the crust? I see substitutions mentioned for the almond milk and peanut butter, but not the pecans.
wait nevermind i just saw your reply to someone else’s question XD
I made this for our Christmas dessert and it was absolutely incredible. My husband insisted that he tasted bananas, but I’m thinking it was the avocados. Someone suggested coffee to mask tha avocado flavor, but I’m not sure it could handle a lot of liquid. Perhaps instant espresso powder? Or dissolving one teaspoon of instant espresso powder in a very small amount of water first?
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Hi! This is simply the best. My friend made it for her birthday last summer and just sent me the link to make it for mine. But, is it possible to do it without a food processor? I can probably use a neighbor’s, but figured I’d ask. Thanks!
It was absolutely delicious! I made it and everyone loved it. Nobody guessed that it was vegan and made with healthy ingredients, and they were all used to desserts full of dairy. Thank you for the recipe.
Dorien from The Netherlands xxx
This was so delicious. First time working with avocado in a dessert and the mousse was so rich and chocolately. I made it as as substitute for a traditional birthday “cake” and it was a welcome surprise. Wanting to try more!! Thank you
I’m so happy it was a hit, Debbie!
This looks gooorgeous and I’d love to make it tonight but I always get confused over this format of listing ingredients: ‘1 cup + 2 tbsp chocolate chips, melted’ – what does the addition sign signify here? I’ve tried googling it but to not avail so guessing I’m the only one rather flummoxed by this!
Thanks for any help!
Hey Huda, I’m sorry for the confusion! I will have to change this. It simply means 1 cup and 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips. :)
Hi! I made this recipe this weekend and I used milk chocolate chips. It was WAY too sweet and tasted better completely frozen through. Would the milk chocolate be the source of that sweetness overkill? Or is it supposed to be that sweet?
Thanks!
Hi Brittany, The milk chocolate could have contributed to the too-sweetness, for sure, as it tends to be higher in sugar than dark varieties. If you’d prefer something a little milder, maybe try dark chocolate (I’d recommend over 70%) next time and see if that helps. As well, you may want to check if you’re using sweetened nut butter (as opposed to natural), as that would add more even sweetness to the torte.
I made this yesterday and I absolutely love it!! Did anyone work out the nutritional value of it?
I made this already 3 times in the past for my grandparents, an avocado hater and my coworkers. Glowing reviews from all! I would say if you freeze the torte overnight, to chill it at room temperature for 1 hour before serving for optimal consistency. Glowing reviews! Thanks so much!
Hey Jazmin, Thank you so much for your feedback! I’m so glad the reviews have been so positive. :)
Can you please tell me what this recipe is in actual measurements as cup sizes are different all over the world.
This was amazing!!! Everyone loved this. I made it in cupcake liners. A serious “go to” recipe for chocolate lovers (and pretty much everyone else.)
I’m so glad it was such a hit Jennifer! Thanks for letting me know. :)
Dear Angela,
I get very upset when I see other bloggers steal your recipes, publishing them verbatim with zero credit to you. It’s especially awful when it is on sites where the bloggers claim to be “recipe developers” and give explanation of how they came up with the recipe. Pure plagiarism! This blogger has MANY of your recipes, verbatim, including this one, your chilled chocolate torte recipe. https://www.handletheheat.com/no-bake-vegan-gluten-free-chocolate-torte/#comment-155084
Thank you for all that you do!
Hi Jenna,
Oh this problem is so common online and I agree with you that it’s so frustrating. Thanks for alerting me to this, I’ll definitely look into it! Hugs
This is one of the best recipes! I swear it tastes like chocolate liquor when I added 1/2 packet instant coffee and only 4ounces of bittersweet chocolate bar instead of a cup . So great thank you!!!!!
mmm…now I’m craving this torte this morning! hah. Thanks for sharing your tweaks Denise..can’t wait to try.
Old this be made in advance (e.g. one week)?
Hello! I am so excited to try to make this! Someone brought it to our house for dessert and it was divine. Is there any prep that can be done for this the night before? Thank you!
Best,
Amy
My oven is broken so I love that this is a no-bake recipe! It was the perfect solution for my chocolate cravings!