Description
Indulge in the rich and delightful flavors of the Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll, a stunning dessert that will impress at any gathering. This cake roll features a light chocolate sponge filled with sweetened whipped cream and juicy cherries, all elegantly rolled to create a beautiful presentation. Topped with luscious chocolate ganache and garnished with fresh cherries and chocolate curls, it’s an irresistible treat for birthdays, holidays, or just because. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you can create this indulgent dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
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- 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 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup chopped cherries (fresh or jarred)
- Chocolate ganache: 4 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs and granulated sugar until fluffy; add vanilla. In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into egg mixture until combined.
- Spread batter evenly on the pan and bake for about 10 minutes until springy.
- Turn cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel and roll tightly while warm; cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form; fold in cherries.
- Unroll the cake gently, spread filling evenly, then roll again without the towel.
- For ganache, heat heavy cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate and butter; stir until smooth.
- Drizzle ganache over the cake roll and garnish with whipped cream, whole cherries, and chocolate curls before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg