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Black Forest Cake Roll

Decadent Black Forest Cake Roll for Your Sweet Indulgence

Indulge in the glory of a Black Forest Cake Roll, combining rich chocolate sponge, tart cherries, and fluffy cream for a showstopping dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 42 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: European
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 5 large Eggs Room temperature for better volume.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Feel free to substitute with your favorite sweetener.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure vanilla for the best results.
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour works as a viable alternative.
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Carob powder is a great substitute if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Check that it’s fresh for maximum effectiveness.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can replace this for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Low-carb sweeteners can be used to reduce sugar.
  • 1 cup Cherries Fresh or frozen.
For the Ganache
  • 4 ounces Dark/Semi-Sweet Chocolate Use chocolate with at least 60% cocoa.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Margarine can also be used.

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • jelly roll pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Black Forest Cake Roll
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat room temperature eggs and granulated sugar on high speed for 5-7 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  3. Gently fold in vanilla extract, then sift and fold in the dry ingredients.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until it springs back upon touch.
  5. Turn the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and roll it up with the towel to cool completely.
  6. Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Optionally, fold in chopped cherries.
  7. Unroll the cake, spread whipped cream filling, top with cherries, and re-roll tightly.
  8. Heat heavy cream for the ganache until simmering, pour over chocolate and butter, and stir until smooth.
  9. Drizzle ganache over the cake and chill for at least 1 hour before slicing.
  10. Slice with a serrated knife and serve with additional whipped cream and cherries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Chill the cake before serving for clean slices. Experiment with different fruits or chocolate types in filling.

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