Recipes

Awesome raw triple chocolate mousse cake

By Nina Hansen

We think it is time for some deliciousness in your life. This is a guilt free chocolate cake that will delight your taste buds - enjoy a delectable treat and feel great about it!

In fact the cocoa in chocolate can offer a wide range of health benefits. Raw cacao contains 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries. It is the highest plant-based source of iron known to man. It is full of magnesium for a healthy heart & brain and contains many important vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, calcium, sulfur, zinc, iron, copper, potassium, manganese and vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B9 and E. Cacao is even a natural mood elevator and anti-depressant.

So there you go! Grab your apron and get busy making your life healthy and delicious.

Serves 12-14 persons

Ingredients

Chocolate Crust:
180gram almonds
6 medjool dates, pitted and soaked
1/3 cup raw cacao powder
1 tbs coconut oil
1 pinch sea salt
1 tsp vanilla essence

Chocolate Mocha Filling:
3 cups raw cashews
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground cardamom
2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup coconut oil, liquid state
2/3 cup upraw cacao powder

Chocolate Ganache Topping:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut oil, liquid state
1 cup raw cocoa powder
2 tsp vanilla
1 pinch of sea salt

Topping
Cacao nibs
Fresh strawberries

Method

Soak the cashews for 4 hours or overnight. Grease and line a 21cm spring form.

Base: Soak dates in boiling water for 10 min and drain. Place nuts dates, cacao powder, salt, and vanilla essence into a food processor and pulse to combine. Press mixture into the bottom of the lined spring form. Place the form in the freezer to set while you make the filling.

Filling: Drain and rinse the cashews. Place in a food processor with the honey and vanilla and process until creamy. Add coconut oil, spices, water and cacao powder. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Remove the spring form from the freezer and pour the filling into the form on top of the crust. Place in the freezer for 1-2 hours to set.

Chocolate topping: Mix by hand the honey, coconut oil, cacao, vanilla, and sea salt until smooth. Let the mixture sit for a few minutes to let out any air bubbles. Remove cake from the freezer and spread the chocolate sauce over the top. Sprinkle with cacao nibs. Place in the freezer for 15-20 minutes for the top to set. Remove from the freezer about 15 minutes before serving.

Serve with fresh strawberries on top.

Enjoy!

About the author

Nina Hansen

Inspirational Speaker, Facilitator, Yoga & Meditation Teacher

Nina Hansen has walked the spiritual path for well over 20 years. Nina's profound wisdom and serenity captivates participants at the numerous workshops, retreats and courses that she leads. Nina's spiritual dedication and loving nature can be felt during the various teachings she offers that are flavoured by her gentle and soft teaching style. Compassion and tolerance are intrinsic components in her ability to convey the message of yoga and spirituality in a modern and contemporary approach.

Originally Norwegian, after studying and living in England and travelling extensively, Nina now calls Australia home and prefers the pristine beaches and warmer sub-tropical climate of the Sunshine Coast.

Nina has followed the Tantric path since 1999 and this focus is reflected in her teachings on Tantric sexuality, the awakening of the divine feminine and her skillful practice and transmission of the transforming practice of Tantric yoga. Nina’s path as a Tantric teacher is one of authenticity and integrity as she communicates this diverse and fulfilling path.

Nina embodies a sincere and mature attitude to genuine inner growth. This is reflected in her understanding that bringing spiritual practice into every moment of life by cultivating awareness is an essential quality to develop on the spiritual path. This ability to remain present is fundamental to expanding consciousness and is a constant reminder to embrace the journey of life and cherish each and every day.

As a truly gifted graphic designer, Nina runs her own thriving business – Nina Hansen Design where she uses her natural appreciation of aesthetics in a visual context. Nina has previously worked in some of the biggest and most successful design agencies around the world but now prefers the freedom and flexibility of her own business. Nina completed her studies in Visual Communications and the History of Art and Design in England. Nina is also an enthusiastic dancer and revels in the glitz, energy and flow of all things Latin dance.

It is perhaps fitting that her travels to India marked the beginning of Nina’s spiritual path. Nina was fascinated with the richness of Indian philosophy, specifically Tantra and quickly became absorbed by metaphysical and esoteric teachings. Her strong background in art, creativity and design gave Nina a deep appreciation of spiritual art, architecture and esoteric symbolism, all of which have an important role in the spiritual tradition of India.

Nina followed the calling of her soul to embark on the spiritual journey and search for happiness and true inner peace. After this beginning Nina spent extended periods in both India and Thailand practicing and studying this path of wisdom.