Title: « Vegan Black Forest Brownies: A Decadent Twist on a Classic Dessert »

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 1 cup sugar (use coconut sugar or maple syrup for a healthier option)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan)

For the Black Forest filling:

• 1 cup cherries (fresh, frozen, or jarred in syrup, drained)
• 2 tbsp sugar (optional, depending on the sweetness of the cherries)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening, optional)

For the topping:

• 1 can coconut milk (full-fat), chilled overnight
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Vegan chocolate shavings (for garnish, optional)

Preparation: