Name: Date-Sweetened Chocolate Frosting
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 18 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pitted dates ((measured after pitting // make sure they're fresh! If dry, soak in warm water for 10 minutes, drain, then add to processor)); 0.25 cup warm water; 0.67 cup unsalted cashew butter ((raw or roasted // or sub other nut butter, though we haven’t tested and can’t guarantee the results)); 0.5 cup cacao powder; 0.5 tsp vanilla extract; 1 pinch sea salt ((optional)); 2 tbsp melted coconut oil ((if avoiding oil, sub more water or cashew butter))

Instructions

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1

Add pitted dates (1 cup) to a food processor with the “S” blade. Pulse until very small bits remain or they form a ball.
2

Add warm water (0.25 cup) and pulse again until a loose, caramel-like paste forms. Scrape down sides as needed.
3

Add unsalted cashew butter (0.67 cup), cacao powder (0.5 cup), vanilla extract (0.5 tsp), and sea salt (1 pinch) (optional). Pulse until well combined, scraping down sides.
4

Add melted coconut oil (2 tbsp) and mix again until a smooth, thick, and spreadable paste forms. If chunky or dry, add more [water] or [cashew butter] as needed.
5

Use immediately, or if you prefer a firmer frosting, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
6

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.