Dad is great, he gives us Chocolate Cake!

Whenever I think about chocolate cake I think of the Bill Cosby routine where it's his turn to feed his kids breakfast and he gives them chocolate cake.  All the kids start chanting, "Dad is great! He gives us Chocolate Cake!"

I chant this a little when I eat this raw version of Chocolate Cake.  And unlike the Bill Cosby skit, you don't get in trouble with mom when you have it for breakfast, because it's raw, and well, a heckuva lot better for you than cooked, processed chocolate cake.

So here's the recipe I use whenever I crave chocolate cake:

2 Cups Almonds (or half pecans)  (best if the nuts are soaked, but OK if not)
1/2 Cup Cacao Powder (or add a little Carob powder if you like that flavor)
1/2 Cup Vanilla Agave Nectar (or sweetener of your choice)
2/3 Cup Tahini (or other nut butter)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
Optional: half a pear or 1/2 Cup coconut milk for extra moist cake

Blend all ingredients in food processor or blender.  Spread batter onto wax paper or into a cake pan.  Eat immediately or freeze for later enjoyment.

I usually spread my cake into a thin layer because a little bit goes a long way.  When I eat it, I sometimes put it in a bowl and add some coconut milk so I get a flavor sensation of chocolate cake and the creaminess of ice cream without the extra hassle.  Or I put some extra fruit on top for even more moist tasty sensation.

You are great! You're eating Chocolate Cake!

:)