Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of our Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll, a show-stopping dessert that combines rich chocolate sponge cake with luscious whipped cream and vibrant cherries. This delightful roll is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any moment when you crave something special. With its stunning presentation and delectable taste, this cake roll is sure to impress your guests and leave them wanting more. Easy to make and customizable to your liking, experience the joy of creating a dessert that beautifully marries elegance and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting the towel)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped cherries (fresh or jarred)
- 2 tablespoons kirsch or cherry juice (optional)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Whipped cream (optional, for piping)
- Whole cherries
- Chocolate curls or shavings
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy; mix in vanilla extract.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together; gently fold into egg mixture.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for about 10 minutes until set.
- Once baked, turn the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel, peel off parchment, and roll it up while warm.
- For filling, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar; fold in chopped cherries.
- Unroll cooled cake carefully, spread filling evenly, then re-roll without the towel.
- Prepare chocolate ganache by heating cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over the rolled cake and garnish as desired before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French/German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg