Description
A delightful dessert capturing the essence of cherries, chocolate, and cream, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cherries)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, chilled
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- Additional cherries, for decoration
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until thick and pale (about 5 minutes).
- Sift together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt, and fold them into the egg mixture. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine the cherries and 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cooking until the cherries soften. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into the cherry mixture until thickened. Let cool completely.
- In another bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake, add the cooled cherry filling, and roll the cake using the parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
- Garnish with additional cherries and chocolate shavings, slice, and serve.
Notes
For best results, ensure eggs are at room temperature, and gently fold in dry ingredients to keep the batter airy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Black Forest, roll cake, dessert, chocolate cake, cherry dessert