Description
An Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll combines rich chocolate, cherries, and cream in a delightful dessert.
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).
- Line a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture gently.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
- While warm, dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar.
- Turn the cake onto the towel and peel off the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake with the towel and let it cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll the cooled cake gently.
- Spread whipped cream and chopped cherries evenly over the cake.
- Roll the cake back up without the towel.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream and pour over chopped chocolate and butter. Stir until smooth.
- Place the rolled cake on a serving plate and pour ganache over it.
- Decorate with whipped cream, whole cherries, and chocolate curls.
Notes
- Use fresh cherries when in season for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Chill the cake roll for a few hours before serving for better slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Black Forest Cake Roll, Chocolate Cake, Dessert, German Cake