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Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll

Indulge in This Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll Delight

Experience the joy of an Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll, a delightful and visually stunning treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: European
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sponge
  • 4 large Eggs Essential for structure and fluffiness
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness and stability
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Delivers a deep chocolate flavor
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Forms the structure of the cake
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Crucial for sponge rising
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the cake's flavor profile
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Elevates all flavors
For the Filling and Ganache
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Used for the whipped filling and ganache
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness to the whipped cream
  • 1 cup Fresh Cherries Provides juicy tartness
  • 8 ounces Dark/Semi-Sweet Chocolate Balances the overall sweetness in ganache
  • 1 tablespoon Butter Richens the ganache

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Jelly roll pan
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, and grease it lightly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 5-7 minutes). Fold in vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this into the egg mixture.
  4. Pour batter into the jelly roll pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cake springs back when pressed.
  5. Turn the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel and roll it tightly while still warm.
  6. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in cherries.
  7. Unroll the cooled sponge, spread the cherry mixture evenly, and roll back up without the towel, seam-side down.
  8. Heat cream until simmering, remove from heat, add chopped chocolate and butter, stir until smooth.
  9. Drizzle the warm ganache over the rolled cake, ensuring it coats well. Garnish as desired.
  10. Chill the cake roll for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best if chilled before serving to enhance flavors and ganache texture.

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