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Black Forest Roll Cake

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  • Author: Asma
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: German-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight your taste buds with this Black Forest Roll Cake, a perfect blend of rich chocolate sponge, fluffy whipped cream, and cherry pie filling. An elegant dessert for any celebration, topped with chocolate shavings and cherries!

 

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 jar (about 14 oz) cherry pie filling

For the Topping:

  • Chocolate shavings or grated chocolate
  • Extra cherries for garnish

Instructions

Make the Cake:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
  4. Combine: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until combined.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Roll the Cake: Turn the hot cake out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Peel off the parchment paper and gently roll the cake in the towel, starting from one short end. Let cool completely.

Make the Filling:

  1. Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Fill Cake: Unroll the cooled cake and spread whipped cream evenly over it. Spoon cherry pie filling over the whipped cream.

Assemble:

  1. Roll Up: Roll the cake back up gently, using the towel to guide it. Transfer to a serving platter.

Decorate:

  1. Top: Spread or pipe whipped cream over the roll. Garnish with chocolate shavings and extra cherries.

Serve:

  1. Enjoy: Slice into elegant portions and serve.

Notes

  • Cooling Tip: Be gentle when rolling to avoid cracks; the towel prevents sticking.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Customizable: Add kirsch (cherry liqueur) to the whipped cream for an authentic Black Forest flavor.

Find it online: https://lovetocookrecipes.com/black-forest-roll-cake/