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Heavenly Black Forest Roll Cake

A stunning dessert featuring a dreamy chocolate sponge cake filled with whipped cream and cherries, perfect for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American, German
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
For the Filling
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling or fresh cherries Use fresh cherries for a fresher taste.
For Decoration
  • to taste Extra whipped cream Use for topping.
  • to taste Chocolate shavings For decoration.
  • a few more cherries To place on top.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
Baking
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the eggs and granulated sugar. Beat on high speed for about 5-7 minutes until thick and pale.
  3. Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. As soon as the cake comes out, flip it onto a clean kitchen towel sprinkled with powdered sugar. Remove the parchment paper and roll the cake up while still warm.
Filling & Decorating
  1. While the cake cools, whip together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Once the cake has cooled completely, unroll it gently and spread a layer of whipped cream and the cherry filling.
  3. Roll it back up without the towel, place seam-side down on a platter, and frost with more whipped cream.
  4. Add chocolate shavings and top with cherries for decoration.

Notes

Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for perfect whipped cream. If your cake cracks while rolling, cover it with whipped cream to hide it.