Vegan Raspberry Chia Pudding Cake
A refreshing no-bake vegan cake with a chewy almond–oat crust and a creamy raspberry-chia pudding filling—light, fruity, and perfect for warm days.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins (including chilling)
- Yield: 1 cake (12 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake/Chilled
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (140 g) raw almonds
- 8 pitted Medjool dates
- 2 Tbsp melted coconut oil
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 2 cups (480 ml) canned light coconut milk, well-shaken
- ½ cup (80 g) chia seeds
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup, plus 2 Tbsp divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240 g) fresh raspberries, plus extra for garnish
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp water
- 2 tsp agar-agar powder or 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- Optional: 2 Tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut for topping
- Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse oats and almonds to a coarse meal. Add dates, coconut oil, and salt; blend until the mixture clumps when pinched.
- Press the crust firmly into the base of an 8-inch (20 cm) springform pan lined with parchment. Refrigerate while you make the filling.
- Make chia pudding: Whisk coconut milk, chia seeds, ¼ cup maple syrup, and vanilla in a bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes, whisking once, then chill 30 minutes to thicken.
- Cook raspberry layer: In a small saucepan combine raspberries, lemon juice, water, remaining 2 Tbsp maple syrup, and agar (or cornstarch). Simmer 3–4 minutes, mashing berries, until slightly thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
- Combine & assemble: Fold half the raspberry mixture into the chia pudding for a swirled effect. Pour over the chilled crust, smoothing the top. Spoon the remaining raspberry mixture on top and gently swirl.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight, until set.
- Serve: Release the springform ring, garnish with fresh raspberries and shredded coconut, slice, and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Swap coconut milk for almond or soy milk for a lighter texture.
- Agar-agar gives the cleanest slice; cornstarch yields a softer set.
- The cake keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Use gluten-free certified oats if avoiding gluten.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (≈90 g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: raspberry, chia pudding, vegan cake, no-bake dessert, gluten-free option