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Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll

Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll

This Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll features rich chocolate and cherries, perfect for impressing at any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • 2 tablespoons Kirsch optional
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings

Equipment

  • Jelly roll pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale.
  3. Sift in flour, cocoa, and salt; gently fold to combine.
  4. Spread batter in the pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Turn cake onto a powdered-sugar-dusted towel and roll while warm. Cool completely.
  6. Beat cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  7. Unroll cake, spread whipped cream, and layer with cherry filling. Add Kirsch if using.
  8. Re-roll the cake gently and decorate with more whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate shavings.
  9. Chill for 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 20g

Notes

For customizable touches, consider using different fruits for the filling or flavored whipped cream to enhance flavors.

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