Chocolate Layer Cake With Fresh Berries

12 Ingredients

GANACHE

300grams vegan dark chocolate
1 1/4 cup plant-based milk

340grams plain flour
400grams caster sugar
1 3/4teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
55grams cocoa powder
1/4teaspoons salt
1 3/4 cup unsweetened soya milk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2tablespoons white vinegar
1/2teaspoons vanilla extract
45grams vegan chocolate, shaved with a potato peeler, or a selection of fresh berries, if preferred (to decorate)

Nutrition per serving

30% of daily energy intake*

Protein

Fat

Carbs

Sugars

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Method

Step 1 of 6

Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line with baking parchment the bases of 2 deep 20cm, round sandwich tins.

Step 2 of 6

Sift together into a large bowl the flour, sugar, bicarbonate of soda, cocoa ,and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together the liquid ingredients: the soya milk or water, corn oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract, and add to the flour mixture. Stir until smooth.

Step 3 of 6

Divide the mixture between the prepared tins, and use a palette knife or spatula to spread evenly. Bake in the oven for about 40 minutes, until risen and firm to the touch.

Step 4 of 6

Cool in the tins for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack, remove the baking parchment and leave to cool completely. Slice each cake in half horizontally.

Step 5 of 6

To make the ganache, melt the dark chocolate and combine with the plant-based milk.

Step 6 of 6

Sandwich the cakes together using half the ganache for the first 3 layers. Spread the remainder on the top and sides and rough up with a knife. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or decorate with fresh berries, if you like.

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Difficulty

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