Description
This Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll is a decadent dessert delight combining a light and fluffy chocolate sponge cake rolled with creamy whipped cream and tart cherry pie filling, finished with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries for a stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
For the Filling:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
For Garnishing:
- Chocolate shavings
- Fresh cherries (optional)
Substitutions:
- Eggs: Use flax eggs for a vegan option.
- Heavy Cream: Substitute with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
- Cherry Pie Filling: Fresh cherries can be used for a lighter alternative.
Instructions
- Beat Eggs and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat 3 large eggs and 1/2 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for about 5 minutes, until thick and pale.
- Sift Dry Ingredients: Sift together 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold Dry Ingredients: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, being careful not to deflate the batter to maintain its airy texture.
- Prepare Towel: While the cake is baking, prepare a clean kitchen towel by dusting it with powdered sugar to prevent sticking when rolling.
- Invert Cake: Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and immediately invert it onto the prepared towel. Carefully peel off the parchment paper.
- Roll Cake in Towel: Starting at one end, roll the cake tightly with the towel inside. Allow it to cool completely in this rolled position to help form the shape without cracking.
- Unroll and Spread Whipped Cream: Once cooled, unroll the cake gently and spread the whipped cream evenly over the surface.
- Add Cherry Filling: Spoon 1 cup cherry pie filling evenly over the whipped cream layer.
- Re-roll Cake: Carefully re-roll the cake without the towel and place seam-side down on a serving platter for a neat presentation.
Notes
- Use room temperature eggs for better volume and a lighter cake.
- Folding the dry ingredients gently is crucial to keep the batter airy.
- Rolling the cake while warm prevents cracks and helps shape the roll.
- Powdered sugar on the towel prevents sticking while rolling.
- For a vegan version, replace eggs with flax eggs and heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Fresh cherries can be used instead of cherry pie filling for a fresher taste.
