🍒🍫 Black Forest Roll Cake – A Chocolate & Cherry Delight! 🎂

This stunning Black Forest Roll Cake combines a rich chocolate sponge with a juicy cherry filling and light whipped cream, creating an elegant dessert that’s perfect for any special gathering.

🛒 Ingredients:

Chocolate Sponge Cake:

4 large eggs, at room temperature 🥚

¾ cup granulated sugar 🍬

1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫

¼ cup all-purpose flour 🍞

¼ tsp baking powder 🌟

¼ tsp salt 🧂

Cherry Filling:

2 cups pitted cherries (fresh or frozen) 🍒

¼ cup granulated sugar 🍬

1 tbsp cornstarch 🌽

1 tbsp water 💧

Whipped Cream Filling:

1½ cups heavy cream, chilled 🧴

¼ cup powdered sugar 🍬

1 tsp vanilla extract 🌿

Garnish:

Extra cherries 🍒

Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder 🍫

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Make the Sponge Cake: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until thick and pale. Sift the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt, and gently fold into the egg mixture. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake is set.

3️⃣ Prepare Cherry Filling: In a small saucepan, simmer the cherries and sugar over medium heat until the cherries soften. Stir in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and cook until the mixture thickens. Allow to cool completely.

4️⃣ Whip the Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

5️⃣ Assemble the Roll Cake: Once the cake has cooled, spread a layer of whipped cream evenly over it, followed by a layer of cherry filling. Carefully roll the cake into a log, using the parchment paper to help guide you. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour.

6️⃣ Garnish and Serve: Before serving, decorate with extra cherries and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder. Slice and enjoy!

🍽️ Additional Information:

Yield: 8-10 slices

Prep Time: 30 minutes 🇾🇹

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes (plus chilling)

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