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Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Chill Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x

Description

This Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll is a decadent twist on the classic Black Forest cake. A light and airy chocolate sponge is filled with sweetened whipped cream and juicy cherries, then rolled into a beautiful swirl. Finished with a rich chocolate ganache, fresh cherries, and chocolate curls, this dessert is both stunning and delicious. Perfect for special occasions, holidays, or whenever you’re craving a show-stopping treat!

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:

  • 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)

For the Filling:

  • 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)

For the Chocolate Ganache:

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter

For Decoration:

  • Whipped cream (optional, for piping)
  • Whole cherries
  • Chocolate curls or shavings

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
  2. Prepare the sponge cake: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture until fully incorporated.
  5. Spread the batter evenly onto the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
  7. Roll the cake: While the cake is still warm, turn it onto a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper and roll the cake (with the towel inside). Let it cool completely.
  8. Make the filling: Beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold in chopped cherries and kirsch (if using).
  9. Assemble the cake: Unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream filling evenly, and gently roll it back up without the towel. Place it on a serving platter seam-side down.
  10. Prepare the ganache: Heat the heavy cream until just simmering, then pour it over the chopped chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  11. Decorate: Drizzle the ganache over the cake roll, then garnish with piped whipped cream, whole cherries, and chocolate curls.
  12. Chill for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

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