Chocolate Mousse Cake | Gluten Free Vegan Desserts

For All Gluten Free Vegan Dessert Lovers :)
This Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake is insanely decadent! The crust is crunchy with gluten-free oats and hazelnuts and the filling has a silky smooth texture that will melt in your mouth.

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Ingredients (6-inch)
*1cup=240ml, 1Tbsp=15ml
*No Substitution Suggestions Unless Specified.

CRUST
• 1 cup gluten-free oats
• 1/3 cup hazelnuts
• 1 Tbsp cacao powder
• 4 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp maple syrup

FILLING
• 1 can of coconut cream (sub full-fat coconut milk)
• 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup (or more)
• 300g (2 cups) vegan dark chocolate chips (I used 54%)


Instructions
1. Line a 6” pan with parchment paper.
2. Add oats, hazelnuts, and cacao powder into a food processor. Process until combined, then add maple syrup and coconut oil. Process into a moist mixture (about 30 secs).
3. Firmly press dough into the bottom of the pan. Bake at 175˚C/350 ˚F for about 10-15 mins until the crust appears golden brown. Let sit for about 15-20 mins before adding the filling.
4. Heat coconut cream, coconut oil, and maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir. Turn heat to low and add chocolate. Stir until the chocolate has completely melted. Let cool for about 5-10 mins. Then pour chocolate filling into your pan.
5. Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours until set.

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