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Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll

Indulge in an Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll Delight

This Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll features a rich chocolate sponge, whipped cream, and tart cherries for a show-stopping dessert I recommend for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Roll
  • 4 large Eggs Fresh, large eggs provide structure and stability for the sponge.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar This adds sweetness and helps create a light texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavor profile.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Essential for forming the cake structure.
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Provides rich chocolate flavor without added sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent for a light sponge.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness and enhances flavor.
For the Whipped Cream Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Essential for the whipped cream filling.
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Sweetens the whipped cream.
  • 1 cup Fresh Cherries Adds tartness and flavor.
For the Ganache
  • 6 ounces Chocolate (for ganache) Dark or semi-sweet chocolate adds richness.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Helps create a glossy and silky ganache.

Equipment

  • 10x15-inch jelly roll pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Sifter
  • Whisk
  • Saucepan
  • Serrated Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan by lining it with parchment paper and lightly greasing it.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with granulated sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the egg and sugar blend.
  4. Spread the batter onto the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly pressed.
  5. Turn the baked sponge out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar and roll it into a log shape. Let it cool completely.
  6. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, then set aside.
  7. Unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream filling over it, sprinkle with chopped cherries, and roll it back up.
  8. Heat half a cup of heavy cream until it simmers, pour it over the chocolate and butter in a bowl, and stir until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the ganache over the assembled cake roll and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
  10. Slice the cake roll into neat portions and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill for at least 30 minutes after drizzling the ganache for cleaner slices.

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