Low Carb German Black Forest Cake

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour
• 1 1/2 cups erythritol
• 3/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 eggs, room temperature
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups whipped cream
• 1 can cherries, pitted and drained
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate, shaved

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two 9-inch cake pans and line with parchment paper.
2. 2.In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, erythritol, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. 3.In a separate bowl, beat eggs until light and frothy. Add almond milk and vanilla extract and mix well.
4. 4.Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
5. 5.Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. 6.Let cakes cool completely before assembling.
7. 7.To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving platter. Spread whipped cream evenly over the top, then add a layer of cherries. Repeat with remaining cake layer, whipped cream, and cherries.
8. 8.Sprinkle chocolate shavings over the top of the cake.
9. 9.Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightMake sure your eggs are at room temperature before beating them. This will help them to whip up light and frothy.
• chevron_rightBe sure to drain your cherries well before using them in the cake, or the filling may become too watery.
• chevron_rightYou can use a vegetable peeler to shave the chocolate into thin curls for the topping.