Sour Patch Fruit Chocolate Layer Cake

This decadent layer cake features a rich chocolate base, adorned with a tangy sour fruit glaze and delightful Sour Patch Kids for a unique and playful decoration.

Ingredients:

• Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 ¾ cups Almond Flour (GI: 0, Carbs: 24g)
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (GI: 0, Carbs: 12g)
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda (GI: 0, Carbs: 0g)
  • ½ tsp Salt (GI: 0, Carbs: 0g)

• Wet Ingredients:

  • 3 large Eggs (GI: 0, Carbs: 1g)
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce (GI: 34, Carbs: 25g)
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup (GI: 54, Carbs: 66g)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (GI: 0, Carbs: 0g)

• For the Sour Fruit Glaze:

  • 1 cup Frozen Berries (like raspberries or strawberries) (GI: 40, Carbs: 14g)
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup (GI: 54, Carbs: 27g)
  • Juice of 1 Lemon (GI: 0, Carbs: 5g)

• Garnish:

  • 1 cup Sour Patch Kids (GI: 80, Carbs: 40g)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour (using almond flour) two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat together the eggs, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until combined and smooth.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the sour fruit glaze. In a saucepan, combine the frozen berries and maple syrup. Cook on medium heat until the berries break down, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and then remove from heat. Allow to cool.
7. Once cool, layer the first cake with a portion of the sour fruit glaze, then top with the second cake.
8. Pour the remaining glaze over the top of the cake and allow it to drip down the sides.
9. Decorate the top of the cake with crushed Sour Patch Kids.

Flavor Profile Explanation:

This cake beautifully balances rich chocolate and the sweet-tart flavors of fruit, enhanced by the tanginess of the Sour Patch Kids. Each bite offers a delightful mix of textures and flavors, from the moist chocolate cake to the playful, sour candy on top.

Serving Size:

Serves 8