Gluten-Free Black Forest Cakes
Recipe / Lisa Guy
Cherries are a fabulous source of vitamin C, which is vital for maintaining healthy skin and for boosting the body’s immune defences. Vitamin C contains potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients that help combat inflammation and oxidative stress in the body. Cherries are also a great source of dietary fibre to support healthy digestion and bowel regularity.
Makes: 12 cupcakes
250g pitted cherries (frozen cherries work well)
5 organic eggs
200g almond meal
¾ cup cacao powder
1/3 cup raw honey
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
Cherry Filling
1¼ cups pitted cherries
2 tsp raw honey
Frosting
230g organic cream cheese
3–4 tsp raw honey
12 fresh cherries, to garnish
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Place paper cups into a 12-hole cupcake tray.
2. Blend all cake ingredients in a food processor and spoon into lined cupcake tin.
3. Bake for 25–30 mins, until a skewer comes out clean from the centre.
4. While cakes are cooling, cut a hole in the centre of each cupcake.
5. To make the cherry filling, place
