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Postre Recipe

Inspired by Hugo's
Time1h 30m
Serves8

Chef Ruben’s vegan chocolate cake, Silk vegan chocolate frosting, macerated cherries

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Ingredients

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Cake

Method

Cake Preparation

1

Mix Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

2

Mix Wet Ingredients

In another bowl, combine almond milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.

3

Combine Ingredients

Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

4

Bake

Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch round cake pan and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

5

Cool

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Frosting Preparation

6

Mix Frosting Ingredients

In a bowl, beat together the Silk vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

Macerating the Cherries

7

Macerate

In a bowl, combine the cherries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to allow the cherries to release their juices.

Assembly

8

Assemble the Cake

Once the cake is completely cool, spread the vegan chocolate frosting evenly on top and sides of the cake. Top with macerated cherries before serving.