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Low-Carb Black Forest Jar (German Recipe)

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Chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream layered into a low-carb, keto-friendly dessert jar. Tastes like the real Black Forest cake but with no sugar and no guilt. Fast to prep, gluten-free, and sweet enough to share (or not).

Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake Layer

  • 1 cup almond flour

  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1/3 cup erythritol or preferred low-carb sweetener

  • 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • Pinch of salt

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk

  • 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Cherry Layer

  • 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen, no sugar added)

  • 1 tbsp chia seeds

  • 1–2 tbsp water

  • Few drops liquid stevia (optional)

Whipped Cream Layer

  • 1 cup heavy cream or chilled coconut cream

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1–2 tbsp powdered sweetener

Optional Toppings

  • Shaved dark chocolate (85% cocoa or more)

  • Fresh cherries

  • Sugar-free cherry liqueur (1 tbsp if using)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix almond flour, cocoa, sweetener, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.

  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients into a smooth batter.

  5. Pour into a greased baking dish or muffin tray. Bake 15–20 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool, then crumble.

  6. In a small pan, heat cherries with water and chia seeds. Cook 10 minutes until soft and slightly thick. Sweeten if needed. Cool.

  7. Whip cream with sweetener and vanilla until soft peaks form.

  8. In jars, layer crumbled cake, cherry mix, and whipped cream. Repeat layers. Top with shaved chocolate or cherry liqueur.

  9. Chill 30 minutes or serve right away.

Notes

  • Use coconut flour only if needed—just 1/3 cup max.

  • Frozen cherries work just as well as fresh.

  • Jars keep 2–3 days in fridge.

  • Swap coconut cream to keep it dairy-free.

  • Sweetness can be adjusted to your taste.

Please note: The recipe or ingredients shown in the video might vary slightly from what’s listed here. Use the video as an illustration, but for the best results, you might want to stick to the recipe provided in this article.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.wellnesswarrior.org/low-carb-black-forest-jar/