Description
A stunning dessert featuring rich chocolate sponge filled with sweet cherry filling and fluffy whipped cream, rolled into a beautiful cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (40g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (250g) cherry pie filling or sweetened cherries (pitted and chopped)
- 2 tbsp cherry syrup or juice
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) semi-sweet chocolate, melted (for drizzle)
- Fresh cherries and chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of sugar until thick and pale. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture.
- In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in batches until fully combined. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
- While the cake is still warm, turn it out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Remove the parchment paper and roll the cake (with the towel) starting from a short side. Let it cool completely in this shape.
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Carefully unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Spoon the cherry filling over the cream in an even layer. Gently re-roll the cake, peeling away the towel as you go. Place the roll seam-side down on a serving plate.
- Drizzle the melted chocolate over the roll and garnish with fresh cherries and chocolate shavings. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to set the filling.
Notes
Store any leftover cake in the refrigerator. It is best eaten within 2-3 days for optimal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: Black Forest, cake, dessert, chocolate, cherries