Description
Indulge in a show-stopping dessert that’s both light and decadent. This Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients
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4 large eggs, room temperature
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¾ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup heavy cream, cold
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or canned, drained)
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2 tablespoons cherry liqueur (optional)
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Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10×15-inch pan with parchment paper.
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Whisk eggs and sugar until thick and pale, then fold in sifted flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
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Pour batter into the pan and bake 12–15 minutes until springy.
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Invert cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted towel and roll immediately; cool completely.
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Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla; fold in cherries.
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Unroll cake, spread filling evenly, and re-roll gently.
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Dust with cocoa powder, garnish with cherries, and chill 1 hour before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25mins