Diabetic-Friendly German Black Forest Cake

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup erythritol
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1 can cherry pie filling
• 1 cup whipped cream

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch cake pan.
2. 2.In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
3. 3.In a large bowl, beat the butter, erythritol, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. 4.Fold in the almond flour mixture until well combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. 5.Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. 6.Once the cake is cool, spread the cherry pie filling on top and decorate with whipped cream and cherries.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightMake sure to use erythritol instead of sugar to keep this cake diabetic-friendly.
• chevron_rightYou can also use fresh cherries instead of cherry pie filling for a more natural flavor.