Eggless White Forest Cake

Why This Recipe Works:

Eggless White Forest Cake combines the lightness of a white sponge cake with the richness of whipped cream and the sweetness of cherries. The cake is moist and tender, thanks to the yogurt and milk, while the layers of cream and cherries add a delightful contrast of flavors and textures.

Ingredients:

Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup plain yogurt (dairy or plant-based)
• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based), room temperature
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar

Filling and Topping:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream (or plant-based whipping cream)
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups canned or fresh cherries, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup cherry syrup (from canned cherries or homemade)
• White chocolate shavings
• Fresh cherries for garnish

Directions:

Preheat the Oven:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Mix Dry Ingredients:

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

Mix Wet Ingredients:

1. In another large bowl, whisk together the oil, yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, and white vinegar until well combined.

Combine Ingredients:

1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and smooth.

Bake the Cakes:

1. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
2. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Whipped Cream:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
2. Keep the whipped cream refrigerated until ready to use.

Assemble the Cake:

1. Once the cakes are completely cool, slice each cake in half horizontally to create four layers.
2. Place one layer on a serving plate and brush with cherry syrup.
3. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top and sprinkle with cherries.
4. Place the second cake layer on top and repeat the process with cherry syrup, whipped cream, and cherries.
5. Repeat with the remaining layers.
6. Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream.

Garnish:

1. Garnish the cake with white chocolate shavings and fresh cherries.

Notes:

• Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
• You can adjust the sweetness of the whipped cream by adding more or less powdered sugar.