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Indulge in the rich flavors of this vegan twist on the classic Black Forest Cake. Moist chocolate cake layers are sandwiched with sweet cherry filling and creamy coconut whipped cream, creating a decadent dessert that's perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 cup granulated sugar. 1/2 cup cocoa powder. 1 tsp baking powder. 1/2 tsp baking soda. 1/2 tsp salt. 1 1/2 cups almond milk. 1/2 cup vegetable oil. 2 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 cup cherry preserves or jam. 1/4 cup cherry liqueur or cherry juice. 2 cups fresh cherries, pitted and halved. 1 can 14 oz coconut cream, refrigerated overnight. 1/4 cup powdered sugar. 1 tsp vanilla extract. Vegan chocolate shavings, for garnish optional.

Instructions: Start by heating the oven to 350F 175C. Butter and flour two round cake pans that are 9 inches in diameter. Add the cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to a large bowl. Use a sieve to mix the ingredients together. Mix the dry ingredients together with the almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Don't mix any further than that. Spread the batter out evenly in the cake pans that have been prepared. Put it in the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the middle comes out clean. Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in the pans, then move them to a wire rack to cool all the way down. Put cherry jam or preserves in a small bowl and add cherry liqueur or juice. Serve by putting one layer of cake on a plate. Cover the top with half of the cherry mixture. Add half of the fresh cherries on top. Put the solid part of the chilled coconut cream in a different bowl and mix it with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until it feels airy. Cover the cherries with half of the whipped coconut cream. A second cake layer should be put on top, and then the cherry mixture, fresh cherries, and whipped coconut cream should be added again. If you want, you can top it off with vegan chocolate shavings. Put the cake in the fridge for at least an hour before you serve it so that the flavors can mix. Cut your vegan Black Forest cake into pieces and enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

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