Whispers of the Black Forest – Vegan Chocolate-Hazelnut Cake

Allergens

Nuts (Hazelnuts)

Ingredients

• 1. 200g vegan dark chocolate, chopped 2. 150ml coconut milk 3. 150g hazelnuts, ground 4. 120g coconut sugar 5. 60g coconut oil, melted 6. 180g all
• purpose flour 7. 60g cocoa powder 8. 1 tsp baking soda 9. 1/2 tsp salt 10. 240ml almond milk 11. 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar 12. 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line an 8 inch round cake pan.
2. In a saucepan, gently melt the chopped chocolate with coconut milk over low heat, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine ground hazelnuts, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with almond milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture. Mix in the apple cider vinegar.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.

Chef’s Insight

The secret to this cake lies in the rich, velvety layers of dark chocolate and hazelnut that melt in your mouth like a dream, invoking the enchantment of the Black Forest.

Notes

This recipe is suitable for vegans and can be easily adapted to gluten-free by using gluten-free flour.