Description
A delightful dessert with rich chocolate layers, creamy whipped topping, and sweet cherry sauce, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose or gluten-free flour
- 2 cups coconut sugar or granulated sugar
- 2/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup almond milk (or other milk)
- 1 cup brewed coffee/espresso
- 1/2 cup oil of choice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups whipped cream (or dairy-free whipped topping)
- Homemade cherry sauce
- Dark chocolate shavings/curls
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8” or 9” round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir in the almond milk, brewed coffee, oil, and vanilla. Mix until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate. Top with cherry sauce and whipped cream. Repeat with the second layer.
- Garnish with fresh cherries and dark chocolate shavings.
- Keep the cake refrigerated until serving. Slice and enjoy.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate cake, dessert, Black Forest, cherry sauce, whipped cream, celebration