Description
A delightful dessert featuring a light chocolate cake rolled with sweet cherry cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned cherries, drained
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Chocolate ganache (1/2 cup chocolate chips melted with 1/4 cup heavy cream)
- Maraschino cherries
- Shaved chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the egg mixture. Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Spread the batter evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Roll the cake while it’s warm in a clean kitchen towel. Let it cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Fold in the drained cherries.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the filling evenly, and roll it back tightly.
- Drizzle the chocolate ganache on top. Add piped whipped cream, maraschino cherries, and shaved chocolate if desired.
- Chill the Swiss roll for at least one hour before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Roll the cake while it’s warm to maintain its shape. Use high-quality cocoa for richer flavor. Experiment with fruits for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chocolate, dessert, swiss roll, cherries, baking