Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll
Indulge in the Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll, a delightful dessert that marries moist chocolate sponge cake with rich whipped cream and tart cherries. This stunning cake roll is perfect for any celebration or as a special treat to enjoy at home. Each slice offers a harmonious balance of flavors and textures, making it a memorable addition to your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or canned), pitted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy, add vanilla extract, and mix with dry ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly; then flip it onto a kitchen towel and roll it up gently to cool completely.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread whipped cream evenly, sprinkle cherries on top, and roll back into shape.
- Slice and serve decorated with additional cherries or chocolate shavings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg