As my fig adventures continue (the orange-and-fig spread and tahini fig raw fudge bites being recent stops), I discovered that figs make an outstanding chocolate flourless cake. This version is eggless, gluten-free, grain-free, refined sugar–free, dairy-free, fudgy, richly chocolatey, moist, and surprisingly forgiving to make.
Note: For this recipe to blend smoothly the dried figs must be very soft and moist. Presoak and then strain them before use. You can pour boiling or very hot water over the figs and let them sit for 15–20 minutes, or for a fully raw option, cover them with room-temperature water and soak for a few hours until soft. Remove any hard stems before soaking.
Fig and Chocolate Flourless Cake
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- Author: Audrey @ Unconventional Baker
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 6″ cake
Ingredients
- 3 cups almond flour (a finer grind works best)
- 2 cups dried figs (presoaked and strained)
- ¾ cup cocoa powder, plus more for dusting
- ¼ cup liquid sweetener of choice (maple syrup suggested)
- juice of ½ a lemon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract (or a pinch of ground vanilla bean)
- ½ tbsp Kahlúa (optional, not raw)
- ¼ tsp cardamom
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until thoroughly combined and the mixture starts to form a cohesive ball.
- Transfer the mixture into a well-lined 6″ springform pan or similar-sized dish. Press down firmly and evenly to shape the cake. Freeze for at least 1 hour to set and chill.
- Carefully remove the cake from the pan; easing it gently away from the sides will help prevent cracks. Before serving, dust the top with additional raw cacao or cocoa powder.
- Storage: This cake keeps well refrigerated or frozen. It can be left at room temperature without melting, but I prefer it chilled for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
If you don’t have a 6″ springform pan, use a similarly sized dish such as a tupperware container or other baking dish. Line it with parchment paper so you can remove the cake easily when it’s set.
