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This vegan black forest cake is completely made of whole grains and can be made sugar-free. It's much more nutritious than the original version, filled with refined sugar, butter, and white flour. With a decadent combination of moist chocolate cake, sour cherry filling and luscious chocolate frosting, this healthy vegan black forest cake is to die for. Plus, just one slice contains almost half of the daily recommended intake for fiber and around 25 percent of your iron, magnesium, and phosphorus needs per day! The cake is also a source of high-quality carbohydrates and healthy fats from avocado and chia seeds, as well as a surprisingly high amount of protein. You can even eat a slice for breakfast and feel good about it. And the best part? It doesn’t taste healthy at all! This vegan black forest cake is the dessert you've been waiting for.

Black Forest Cake [Vegan]

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Serves

8-12

Cooking Time

45

Ingredients You Need for Black Forest Cake [Vegan]

For the Cake:
  • 4 and 1/2 cup whole grain spelt flour (or whole wheat)
  • 2 cups xylitol, erythritol or unrefined sugar (or a combination)
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup applesauce
  • 2/3 cup canola or melted coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cups filtered water

For the Filling:

  • 2 cups sour cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup cherry juice or the canning liquid (if using canned sour cherries)
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup date syrup or another sweetener (adjust to taste)

For the Frosting:

  • 1 avocado
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 5 tablespoons date syrup (or another liquid sweetener)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

How to Prepare Black Forest Cake [Vegan]

  1. Mix the dry ingredients for the cake in a large bowl.
  2. Add wet and mix until combined.
  3. Pour in two 8-inch pans lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake at 350°F for about 45 minutes, until a skewer comes out clean.
  5. Let cool completely.
  6. In the meantime, combine all the ingredients for the filling in a medium bowl and let sit until thickened (about 10 minutes).
  7. Add all ingredients for the frosting in a food processor and pulse until super smooth. Make sure the coconut oil is warm enough so that it blends in well with the other ingredients.
  8. Layer the cake with the filling and cover with frosting.
  9. Refrigerate until the frosting hardens a bit.
  10. Decorate with dried cherries and cacao nibs, if you like.
  11. Let the cake cool completely, preferably overnight, before tasting. It will become much sweeter as it cools and the flavors will combine nicely.
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Nutritional Information

Total Calories: 6248 | Total Carbs: 1102 g | Total Fat: 252 g | Total Protein: 108 g | Total Sodium: 5751 mg | Total Sugar: 232 g Per Serving: Calories: 781 | Carbs: 138 g | Fat: 32 g | Protein: 14 g | Sodium: 719 mg | Sugar: 29 g

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.


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