Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll with Rich Chocolate Flavor
A rich and refined Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll with airy chocolate sponge, fluffy vanilla cream, tart cherries, and a glossy ganache finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours (includes chilling)
- Yield: 10–12 servings
Ingredients
Cake:
4 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup Dutch cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups dark cherries (fresh, frozen, or canned)
1 tbsp lemon juice or Kirsch
¼ cup granulated sugar (for cherries)
Topping:
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup dark chocolate, chopped
Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
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Simmer cherries, sugar, and lemon juice or Kirsch for 10–15 minutes. Cool completely.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and grease a 10×15-inch pan.
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Beat eggs and sugar for 5–6 minutes until fluffy.
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Sift flour, cocoa, and salt. Gently fold into eggs.
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Fold in melted butter. Spread batter in pan.
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Bake 10–12 minutes. Invert onto powdered sugar–dusted towel. Roll up while warm and cool.
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Whip cream with sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.
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Unroll cake, spread cream, then cherries. Reroll tightly. Chill 1 hour.
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Heat cream and pour over chocolate. Stir to make ganache. Cool slightly, then pour over cake.
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Garnish with chocolate shavings. Slice and serve.
Notes
Roll while warm to avoid cracking. Chill before slicing for best texture.