Name: Black Forest Trifle
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 12 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: FOR THE CHOCOLATE SPONGE; 225g plain flour; 200g caster sugar; 50g cocoa powder; 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda; ½ tsp fine salt; 250ml soy milk (or other dairy-free milk); 80ml sunflower oil; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; FOR THE CHERRY LAYER; 2 x 400g jars of morello cherries in syrup; 3 tbsp caster sugar; 3 tbsp kirsch or cherry brandy (optional); 2 tsp cornflour; FOR THE CHOCOLATE CUSTARD; 600ml unsweetened plant-based milk; 50g caster sugar; 30g cocoa powder; 25g cornflour; 100g dark chocolate, chopped; FOR THE CREAM LAYER; 600ml dairy-free whipping cream (such as elmlea plant double); 3 tbsp icing sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; FOR THE DECORATIONS; 50g dark chocolate, shaved or curled; 25g slivered almonds; Extra cherries; Vegan white chocolate, shaved (optional)

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