Black Forest Cake Roll Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
• STEP 3.Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder, and gently fold until well combined.
• STEP 4.Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it evenly.
• STEP 5.Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the cake is set.
• STEP 6.Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
• STEP 7.Place a clean kitchen towel on a flat surface and dust it with powdered sugar.
• STEP 8.Carefully transfer the cake onto the powdered sugar-dusted towel.
• STEP 9.Starting from one end, roll the cake tightly with the towel.
• STEP 10.Let the cake cool completely while rolled up.
• STEP 11.In the meantime, prepare the cherry filling by combining cherries, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan.
• STEP 12.Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and the cherries soften.
• STEP 13.Remove from heat and let it cool.
• STEP 14.Unroll the cooled cake and spread the cherry filling evenly over the surface.
• STEP 15.Whip the cream until stiff peaks form and spread it over the cherry filling.
• STEP 16.Roll the cake back up, starting from the same end as before.
• STEP 17.Place the cake roll on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
• STEP 18.Before serving, decorate the cake roll with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and cherries.
• STEP 19.Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to roll the cake tightly with the towel while it is still warm to prevent cracking.
• You can use canned cherries or fresh cherries for the filling, depending on availability.
• For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of cherry liqueur to the cherry filling.
• To make chocolate shavings, use a vegetable peeler to scrape along the edge of a chocolate bar.
• Store any leftover cake roll in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Store the cake roll in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
• Serve the cake roll chilled for the best taste and texture.
• Garnish with additional whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and cherries before serving.