Vegan chocolate orange mousse cake

It's bank holiday weekend so why not indulge in this decadent dessert - rich, creamy and chocolatey and yet no dairy or added sugar. The avocados are a source of healthy monosaturated fatty acids, vitamins A and E (which are antioxidants), and omega 9 so this dessert is healthy.  Eating avocados also helps keep your skin hydrated and antioxidants in avocados helps prevent damage that leads to wrinkles. Go on spoil yourself!

Vegan. chocolate orange mousse cake

Serves 4-6

You will need

For the base

150g cashews, soaked overnight or at least 4 hours then drained
1 tbsp cacao
120g Medjool dates, pitted

For the mousse topping

2 avocados, peeled and stone removed
2 large bananas, peeled, chopped and frozen overnight
4 Medjool dates, pitted
Juice 1 orange plus zest to top
4 tbsp cacao
3 tbsp stevia or to taste

To make the base place the ingredients in a blender and whiz up.  Spread over the base of a springform cake tin that has been lined with baking parchment.  Rinse the blender and whiz up the ingredients for the mousse.  Top the base, sprinkle on some orange zest then place in a freezer for around an hour until firm.  Transfer to a serving plate and serve immediately.

Happy Bank Holiday!