New Zealand Bakery style Eggless Black Forest Cake recipe | Non-Alcoholic and Alcoholic version

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Yogurt adds creaminess and reduces calories.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whipped topping

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds richness.

dark chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate with stevia

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate

Stevia reduces sugar content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor and is a natural sweetener.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Grease and flour two round cake pans.

Sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl.

In another bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined.

Stir in hot water until the batter is smooth.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Once cooled, slice each cake in half horizontally to create layers.

Place one layer on a serving plate and spread whipped cream over it.

Add a layer of cherries on top of the whipped cream.

Repeat with the next layer, continuing until all layers are stacked.

Cover the top and sides of the cake with whipped cream.

Decorate with dark chocolate shavings and additional cherries.

Cooking Techniques

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