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Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll

A delightful chocolate cake roll filled with whipped cream and cherries, inspired by the classic Black Forest cake.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 cup cherries pitted and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur optional
Topping
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream whipped
  • 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
  • 4 whole cherries for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar with an electric mixer until thick and pale.
  3. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into the egg mixture.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
  6. Remove from the oven and immediately roll the cake in the parchment paper. Let cool completely.
Prepare the Filling
  1. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Fold in the chopped cherries and cherry liqueur if using.
Assemble the Cake Roll
  1. Unroll the cooled cake and spread the filling evenly over the surface.
  2. Roll the cake back up tightly and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Serve the Cake
  1. Unwrap the cake roll and place it on a serving platter.
  2. Top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and whole cherries for garnish.
  3. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate cocoa powder and fresh cherries when in season.

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