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Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll

Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll: Indulge in Sweet Perfection

Experience the indulgent delight of an Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll, where rich chocolate meets tart cherries in a stunning dessert.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 large eggs room-temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder can use Dutch-processed for a sweeter taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tsp baking powder ensure it’s fresh
  • 1/4 tsp salt omit if using salted butter in ganache
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract for variation
For the Filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar or granulated sugar blended
  • 1 cup fresh cherries can use thawed frozen cherries if drained
For the Ganache
  • 2 tbsp butter can use non-dairy butter for vegan version
  • 1 cup chocolate high-quality dark chocolate preferred

Equipment

  • 10x15-inch jelly roll pan
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whip together eggs and granulated sugar on high speed for 5-7 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  3. Sift all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together, then fold gently into the egg mixture.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes until springy.
  5. Invert the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel and roll it tightly; let cool.
  6. Whip together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  7. Unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream filling; sprinkle with cherries if desired.
  8. Re-roll the cake snugly and place seam-side down on a plate.
  9. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan, remove from heat, stir in chocolate and butter until smooth.
  10. Drizzle ganache over the cake and chill for at least 30 minutes to set.
  11. Slice the cake into pieces and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ingredients and follow the tips provided for perfect execution.

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