5 Ingredient Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart
Caramel and chocolate, is there a better combination, we think not. We love this 5 ingredient salted caramel tart recipe so much that we made it even easier for you to make at home and tested it to work with only 5 ingredients. This is a great recipe to make with kids or if you are new to baking!
Prep time : 20 mins | Cooling time : 1 hour | Total time : 1 hr 20 mins | Makes: 12 Servings | Difficulty: Beginner
This 5 ingredient salted caramel tart is rocking and will leave you looking for more! Caramel and chocolate, is there a better combination, we think not. We love this tart recipe so much that we make it even easier for you to make at home and tested it to work with only 5 ingredients. This is a great recipe to make with kids or if you are new to baking! The caramel is made from dates, nut butter and coconut oil and tastes so good! If you are going to make any cake from our 5 ingredient series this one is so good – its one of the most popular cakes in our cafes and is healthier than traditional salted caramel tarts as its higher in fibre. We love more fibre with our cakes!
FAQ – frequently asked questions
You could use a mixture of almonds or walnuts instead of cashews
No problem, simply use any tin or baking dish around the same size and line it with parchment paper so you can remove it to serve.
Store it in a reusable tub in the fridge. It will last for 2 days in the fridge.
Absolutely, will still taste delicious
Serving suggestions for this salted caramel tart;
- For an even bigger treat this goes brilliantly served with this Healthy hot chocolate recipe.
- If you are entertaining and looking for another great dessert recipe try this lovely Black forest cheesecake recipe
- Any party without cake is just a meeting so they say. For your next celebration try this delicious Victoria sponge recipe
Some of our favourite 5 ingredient Cake recipes
- This is one of our favourites! – 5 Ingredient Vegan Cheesecake
- Another great easy 5 ingredient winner is this 5 ingredient coffee cake
- Here is a lovely 5 ingredient carrot cake recipe that is such a treat and so easy to make.
5 Ingredient Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart
Takes
Serves 12
Ingredients
Base
- 250 g cashew nuts
- 150 g dates
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Caramel
- 300 g dates
- 150 g smooth peanut butter or almond butter
- 120 g coconut oil
- 6-10 tbsp water
Chocolate topping
- 300 g chocolate
- 4 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Base LayerIn a food processor, blend the cashew nuts for 1-2 minutes until they resemble a flour-like consistency.Add the dates and coconut oil, and continue blending for 2-3 minutes until the mixture begins to come together.Line an 8-inch (20cm) springform cake tin with baking parchment. Press the base mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the tin. For easier spreading, place a sheet of baking parchment over the mixture and use the back of a spoon to press it down evenly.
- Caramel LayerIn the same food processor, add all caramel layer ingredients. Blend until smooth and caramel-like in texture, about 5-10 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add water one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.Spread the caramel evenly over the base layer, aiming for a smooth top surface. Using a layer of baking parchment over the caramel and a spoon to spread it out can help achieve an even finish.
- Chocolate LayerMelt the chocolate and coconut oil together using a double boiler (bain-marie) until smooth.Pour the melted chocolate over the caramel layer, spreading evenly to cover. Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate has fully set.
- Finishing TouchesSprinkle with coarse salt flakes for a salted caramel finish.Use a hot knife to slice through the cake for clean cuts without cracking the chocolate layer.Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Video
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8 Comments
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Naomi says:
Thank you for this delicious vegan healthier chocolate caramel tart recipe!! I made it for a party and everyone loved it! -
Josiane Goldman says:
Absolutely delicious! Great for people who claim to not like anything too sweet. Made this with tahini instead of peanut butter, and we all raved about it, kids and adults! Even the person who was not supposed to be told it was a vegan dessert said it was excellent 🙂 -
Jason says:
Hi, what can I use instead of coconut oil?
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Anabela says:
The calories mentioned are per serving?
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Gitte says:
I made it, and everybody loved it, but the crust was too moist and didn’t seem like a seperate layer, my dates were seemed quite a bit softer, than the ones you use in the video, as far as I can see, maybe that’s the reason. Next time I will use less dates and maybe no oil in the crust or more nuts. Anyone with similar experiences?
Thanks a lot for many good recepies. Found you guys just recently. Have tried quite a few recepies already with success and ordered one of your cookbooks -
Justin DMM says:
Very very good recipe, tastes delicious.
Just a small warning : if you use a tin with a smaller diameter, it will work, but you have to use less chocolate for the top (otherwise it will be hard to cut and it will be too much chocolate). -
Lucy Buckley says:
Can I freeze this cake?
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Mrs.C says:
My wife and I have made this recipe half a dozen times now and it turns out perfectly every time. Don’t lose faith in your caramel it will come together! Keep whipping it!
8 Comments
Thank you for this delicious vegan healthier chocolate caramel tart recipe!! I made it for a party and everyone loved it!
Absolutely delicious! Great for people who claim to not like anything too sweet. Made this with tahini instead of peanut butter, and we all raved about it, kids and adults! Even the person who was not supposed to be told it was a vegan dessert said it was excellent 🙂
Hi, what can I use instead of coconut oil?
The calories mentioned are per serving?
I made it, and everybody loved it, but the crust was too moist and didn’t seem like a seperate layer, my dates were seemed quite a bit softer, than the ones you use in the video, as far as I can see, maybe that’s the reason. Next time I will use less dates and maybe no oil in the crust or more nuts. Anyone with similar experiences?
Thanks a lot for many good recepies. Found you guys just recently. Have tried quite a few recepies already with success and ordered one of your cookbooks
Very very good recipe, tastes delicious.
Just a small warning : if you use a tin with a smaller diameter, it will work, but you have to use less chocolate for the top (otherwise it will be hard to cut and it will be too much chocolate).
Can I freeze this cake?
My wife and I have made this recipe half a dozen times now and it turns out perfectly every time. Don’t lose faith in your caramel it will come together! Keep whipping it!