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Black Forest Cake Roll

Delicious Black Forest Cake Roll That Will Wow Your Guests

This Black Forest Cake Roll transforms the classic dessert into an elegant roulade, offering rich flavors with a quick preparation time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: European
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 large Eggs fresh eggs yield the best fluffiness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar alternative sweeteners can be used
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract use pure vanilla for superior flavor
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour swap with a gluten-free blend if desired
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder ensure high quality for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness for optimal rising
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream opt for plant-based cream for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Fresh Cherries frozen cherries can also work if drained
For the Ganache
  • 6 ounces Dark or Semi-sweet Chocolate choose at least 60% cocoa
  • 2 tablespoons Butter dairy-free butter is a fine substitute

Equipment

  • 10x15-inch jelly roll pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
  3. Sift together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then fold into the egg mixture.
  4. Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until it springs back when pressed.
  5. Allow the cake to cool for 5 minutes, then roll it in a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel.
  6. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, fold in cherries.
  7. Unroll the cake and spread the whipped cream filling, then roll it back up tightly.
  8. For ganache, heat cream until boiling, pour over chopped chocolate and butter, stir until smooth.
  9. Drizzle ganache over the rolled cake and garnish with whipped cream and cherries.
  10. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill before serving for optimal taste and texture. Use a serrated knife for clean slices.

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