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Vegan Black Forest Cake

A rich and decadent Vegan Black Forest Cake made with eggless chocolate sponge, dairy-free whipped cream, and juicy cherries. A plant-based twist on the German classic.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: German, Vegan
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups almond milk or other plant milk
  • 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee cooled
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups canned cherries with juice
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp sugar for cherry filling
  • 1 tbsp Kirsch optional
  • 2 cans full-fat coconut cream chilled overnight
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for whipped cream
  • dark chocolate shavings for garnish
  • fresh cherries for garnish

Equipment

  • Two 8-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Electric mixer
  • Cake stand or plate

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit 5 minutes to curdle. Stir in oil, coffee, and vanilla.
  4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. For cherry filling: Cook cherries, juice, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan until thickened. Stir in Kirsch. Cool.
  7. For whipped cream: Scoop chilled coconut cream into a bowl. Whip with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy.
  8. Assemble cake: Spread cherry filling and whipped cream between layers. Frost top and sides with whipped cream.
  9. Decorate with chocolate shavings and cherries. Chill 1 hour before serving.

Notes

Chill coconut cream overnight for best whipping results. Use quality cocoa for rich flavor.