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Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll

Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll
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Indulge in our Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll, a visually stunning dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, cream, and cherries. This delightful treat features a light chocolate sponge cake rolled around a luscious whipped cream filling studded with cherries, topped with a silky ganache. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion, this cake roll is not just impressive to look at but also irresistibly delicious. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself, this cake will be the star of your dessert table.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting the towel)
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped cherries (fresh or jarred)
  • 2 tablespoons cherry juice (optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Whipped cream (optional, for piping)
  • Whole cherries
  • Chocolate curls or shavings

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until fluffy; mix in vanilla.
  3. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
  4. Gently fold dry ingredients into the egg mixture until combined.
  5. Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake for about 10 minutes until springy.
  6. Cool the cake by rolling it in a towel dusted with powdered sugar.
  7. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form; fold in cherries.
  8. Unroll cooled cake, spread filling evenly, then roll back up seam-side down.
  9. Make ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped chocolate; stir until smooth.
  10. Drizzle ganache over the rolled cake and garnish as desired before serving.

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