Heavenly Black Forest Roll Cake

Heavenly Black Forest Roll Cake

Introduction

The Black Forest Roll Cake is a show-stopping dessert that’s both elegant and indulgent. Imagine a light, spongy chocolate cake rolled around a luscious cherry cream filling, then dusted with cocoa and topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. It’s the perfect combination of chocolate, cherries, and cream—classic Black Forest flavors in a fun, sliceable format. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or a decadent weekend treat, this roll cake is sure to impress anyone at the table.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:

• 4 large eggs
• 100 g granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• 30 g unsweetened cocoa powder (1/4 cup)
• 70 g all-purpose flour (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk

For the Cherry Cream Filling:

• 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cherry preserves or pitted fresh cherries (120 g)

For Decoration:

• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
• Additional cherries for garnish

Directions