Vegan Black Forest Cake using Tiptree Morello Cherry

Deep pink cherries grown on the Tiptree farm are packed into each jar of Morello Cherry Conserve giving it a distinctive nutty & aromatic flavor. 
 

How to make the Blueberry Jam Cake Bars 

Ingredients you’ll need: 

• 2 ¼ cup all purpose flour (leveled) 

• 1 cup cane sugar (sifted) 

• ¾ cup cocoa powder (sifted) 

• 1 ½ tsp baking powder 

• ¾ tsp baking soda 

• ½ tsp salt 

• ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce 

• 1 cup of oat milk (or plant milk of your choice) 

• ½ cup vegetable oil 

• 1 tsp vanilla extract 

• 1 jar of Tiptree Morello Cherry  

For the Whipped Cream Frosting 

• 19oz can coconut cream (refrigerated for 24 hours—use hardened cream only) 

• 1/3 cup icing sugar 

• ¼ tsp vanilla extract 

Instructions: 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two 8-inch cake pans by wiping a thin layer of vegan butter on the bottom and sides. Dust the butter with cocoa powder (you can also use flour, but cocoa powder blends in better!) You can also line the bottom of the pan with a circle of parchment paper to add an extra layer of safety. 

1. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl until evenly combined. 

1. In a sperate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until fully combined. 

1. Make a well/crater in the center of the dry ingredients and mix in the wet ingredients until fully combined. 

1. Pour the cake batter into the two 8-inch pans and bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. 

1. Let the cakes rest in the pans for 10 minutes and then transfer to a cool rack to cool completely. 

For the Frosting 

1. For the best results place the bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for at least 30 minutes before making the whipped cream. 

1. Take the can of coconut cream out of the fridge, being careful to not tip or shake it. Open the can and scoop out only the hardened layer on top. (The coconut water at the bottom of the can is not needed for this recipe) 

1. Whisk the coconut cream on medium high until it starts to fluff up (approx. 1 minute) 

1. Add the icing sugar and the vanilla extract and continue to whisk for 2-3 more minutes 

Assembly 

1. Once the cakes are cool and you’re ready to assemble, place 1 of the cakes on a tray. Spread a layer of whipped cream on the top, making sure to go all the way to the edges. If you want to frost the sides, make sure to reserve some frosting for that. Otherwise, you can use half the frosting in the middle, and half on top. 

1. Spoon half a jar of Tiptree Morello Cherry on top of the whipped cream and smooth into an even layer. 

1. Lay the second cake on top, and repeat the process of layering on whipped cream and the rest of the Morello Cherry.  

1. Decorate as desired 

Refrigerate until ready to serve, and enjoy! 

*Credit to Tasty Thrift Timely 

About Tiptree 

All Tiptree products are made without artificial preservatives or GMOs. Tiptree has been creating scrumptious jams and preserves for over 100 years in small-batch copper kettles, so you can rest assured you are receiving the highest quality possible.