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Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll

Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll

Delight in the elegance of this Black Forest Cake Roll, a twist on a classic dessert that's sure to impress guests.
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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 at room temperature
  • 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 for filling
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar for whipped cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for whipped cream
  • 1 cup cherry pie filling
  • 2 tablespoons Kirsch optional
  • 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings for decoration

Equipment

  • oven
  • Jelly roll pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  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 pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Turn cake onto a powdered-sugar-dusted towel and roll while warm. Cool completely.
Assembling the Cake Roll
  1. Beat cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  2. Unroll cake, spread whipped cream, and layer with cherry filling. Add Kirsch if using.
  3. Re-roll the cake gently and decorate with more whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate shavings.
  4. Chill for 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

The cake should be rolled while warm to maintain its shape. Dusting the towel with powdered sugar prevents sticking.

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