Description
A delightful combination of rich chocolate cake rolled with luscious whipped cream and juicy cherries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (150g) fresh cherries, pitted and halved
- 2 tbsp cherry syrup or liqueur (optional)
- Shaved chocolate or chocolate curls
- Whole cherries (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 10×15-inch (25x38cm) jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar together until thick and pale (5-7 minutes).
- Fold in the vanilla extract, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Flip the cake onto a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar and carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake up with the towel and let it cool completely.
- In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Once the cake is cool, unroll it and spread whipped cream on top, leaving a border. Scatter the cherries and optionally drizzle with cherry syrup.
- Roll the cake back up using the towel.
- Transfer to a serving platter and top with more whipped cream, shaved chocolate, and whole cherries.
- Chill for at least 1 hour. Slice and serve.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh; store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Swiss Roll, Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Dessert, Cherries, Whipped Cream