Description
A delightful dessert that combines the airy texture of a Swiss roll with the rich flavors of Black Forest cake, featuring a soft chocolate sponge, creamy whipped cream, and tart cherries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 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
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for cream)
- Extra cherries for garnish
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, and vanilla until thick and pale, about 5 minutes.
- Sift the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt together. Gently fold this mixture into the egg mixture until combined. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cake is springy to the touch.
- While the cake cools, make the cherry filling. In a saucepan, cook the cherries and sugar over medium heat until softened. Mix cornstarch with water and stir it into the cherries, cooking until thickened. Let it cool.
- In another bowl, beat the chilled heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Once the cake is cool, spread the whipped cream over the top. Spoon the cherry filling on top of the whipped cream.
- Roll the cake from one short end to the other to form a log. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, decorate with extra cherries and chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to beat the eggs until thick and pale for the best texture. Let the cake cool completely before rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Swiss Roll, Black Forest, dessert, cherry, chocolate cake