Description
Elegant, festive, and irresistibly indulgent—this Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll is a stunning twist on the classic German dessert. Perfect for holiday dessert tables, romantic dinners, or any special occasion, this rolled chocolate sponge cake is filled with fluffy whipped cream and tart cherries, then draped in a silky chocolate ganache. Whether you’re looking for a showstopper centerpiece or exploring new dessert ideas, this easy recipe will earn rave reviews. It’s an ideal pick among quick dessert ideas, elegant holiday food ideas, and delicious cake roll inspirations!
Ingredients
4 large eggs (room temperature)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Powdered sugar (for dusting towel)
1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling or chopped morello cherries (drained)
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped)
1 tablespoon butter (optional)
Chocolate shavings or curls
Maraschino cherries or fresh cherries with stems
Extra whipped cream (optional, for piping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. Beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract for 6–8 minutes until pale and thick.
3. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into egg mixture.
4. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until sponge springs back when touched.
6. Dust a towel with powdered sugar. Turn cake onto towel and remove parchment.
7. Roll cake from the short side with towel inside and cool completely.
8. Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.
9. Unroll cooled cake and spread whipped cream evenly.
10. Add drained cherries evenly over cream.
11. Re-roll cake gently and place seam-side down.
12. Heat cream and pour over chopped chocolate. Stir until smooth. Add butter if desired.
13. Cool slightly and pour ganache over cake.
14. Decorate with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and cherries.
15. Chill 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracks.
Drain cherries thoroughly to avoid soggy filling.
Chill before slicing for clean, sharp cuts.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg