This trifle has three main layers, and believe it or not, every one of them is made with tofu! It is decadent, rich, tender, silky, moist, creamy, and not overly sweet. Juicy cherries provide a pop of flavor in every bite. This recipe also happens to be completely plant-based, as long as vegan dark chocolate (and sugar) is used. People will have no idea it’s vegan or made with tofu!
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 8x11” baking pan with 1 tablespoon canola oil and line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt. Whisk to combine.
In a food processor, puree 12 ounces tofu until very smooth. Add sugar, ¾ cup soy milk, ½ cup canola oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and puree until well combined.
Pour tofu mixture into dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 20 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
In a food processor, puree 12 ounces tofu until very smooth. Add ½ cup soy milk, 2 tablespoons agave syrup and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and puree until well combined.
Melt chocolate chips in a small bowl by microwaving for 30 seconds at a time, stirring, and repeating until melted (about 1 ½ minutes).
Pour melted chocolate into tofu mixture and puree until smooth. Refrigerate until needed for assembly.
In a food processor, puree 8 ounces tofu until very smooth. Add 2 tablespoons agave, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and 1/8 teaspoon salt and puree until smooth. Refrigerate until needed for assembly.
Cut cake into 1-inch cubes. Cut thawed cherries in half and place reserved juice in a shallow bowl.
Dip one side of the cake into reserved cherry juice. Place 1 layer of cake cubes into serving dish, dipped side up. Spoon a light layer of cream on top of the cake. Add a sparse layer of cherries. Top with a fairly generous but not solid layer of pudding.
Repeat steps above. Use a vegetable peeler to shave dark chocolate on top as a garnish. Serve cold.
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