Black Forest Roll Cake – A Chocolate & Cherry Delight! 🎂

This Black Forest Roll Cake is the ultimate showstopper! Indulge in layers of soft chocolate sponge, luscious cherry filling, and fluffy whipped cream. This elegant dessert is perfect for special occasions and guaranteed to impress!

Ingredients:

Chocolate Sponge Cake:

• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

Cherry Filling:

• 2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water

Whipped Cream Filling:

• 1½ cups heavy cream, chilled
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Garnish:

• Extra cherries
• Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. Make the Sponge Cake: Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until thick and pale. Sift cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture. Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
3. Cherry Filling: Simmer cherries and sugar in a saucepan until soft. Stir in cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and cook until thickened. Cool completely.
4. Whipped Cream: Beat chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
5. Assemble the Roll Cake: Spread whipped cream over the cooled cake, followed by the cherry filling. Carefully roll the cake into a log using the parchment paper for help. Chill for 1 hour.
6. Garnish and Serve: Decorate with extra cherries and chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder. Slice and enjoy!

Yield: 8-10 slices

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes + chilling time

This rich and elegant Black Forest Roll Cake will steal the spotlight at your next celebration! 🍒🍫