Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll
A delightful twist on the classic Black Forest cake, this roll combines rich chocolate, tart cherries, and luscious whipped cream for a stunning dessert.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can use gluten-free flour blend if needed.
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs Best if at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar Can substitute with sugar substitute to reduce calories.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Garnish
- 1 cup sweetened whipped cream Store-bought can be used.
- 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache Store-bought or homemade.
- Fresh cherries for garnish
- Chocolate curls for decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color. Add the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the egg mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it out evenly.
Baking
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and immediately invert the cake onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Roll the cake from the short end along with the towel and let it cool completely.
Filling
- Once cooled, carefully unroll the cake and spread the whipped cream evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle the chopped cherries over the whipped cream.
- Roll the cake back up without the towel, placing the seam side down.
- Spread the chocolate ganache over the surface of the rolled cake.
- Decorate with fresh cherries and chocolate curls before slicing.
Serving
- Slice and serve to your guests, ideally chilled.
Notes
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze before adding ganache if desired.