Marble cherry slices without sugar

Ingredients for 1 servings:

• 180 g butter
• 5 eggs
• 6 tbsp apple syrup
• 200 ml milk
• ½ vanilla pod(s)
• ½ lemon(s), untreated, zest
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 250 g flour
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• 600 g cherries
• Butter and flour for the baking tray

Instructions

Working time approx. 45 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 5 minutes

with the sweetness of apple syrup, suitable for Baby Led Weaning (BLW), makes approx. 24 pieces

Preheat the oven to 170°C (top/bottom heat). Line the bottom of the baking sheet with baking paper. Grease and flour the sides of the baking sheet. Wash the cherries, halve them, and remove the stones. Cream the softened butter with a mixer until light and fluffy. Separate the eggs. Beat the egg yolks into the butter until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and lighter in color. Add 5 tablespoons of apple syrup, the vanilla bean pulp, and the milk. Mix the flour with the baking soda and stir into the mixture. Divide the mixture into two parts. Add the lemon zest to one part. Stir the cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of apple syrup into the other part. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently whisk into both mixtures. Spread the cocoa batter on the baking sheet. Carefully spread the lighter part on top. Top the batter with the cherries, cut-side up. Bake the cake on the middle rack for about 15-20 minutes (use a toothpick to test). Then let the cake cool. If desired or to taste, brush the cake with a little apple syrup. This not only sweetens it but also gives it a beautiful shine. Apple syrup is concentrated apple juice without added sugar. It’s available as a ready-made sweetener or can be made at home from sweet apples or natural apple juice.