Description
This elegant dessert blends the rich flavor of a Black Forest cake with the classic charm of a Swiss roll. Featuring a soft chocolate sponge rolled around fluffy whipped cream and a cherry layer, it’s a stunning and delicious treat perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
- For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- For the Cream Filling:
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cherry Layer:
- 1 cup cherry jam or pitted fresh cherries
- 2 tablespoons cherry liqueur (optional)
- For Garnish:
- ½ cup chocolate shavings or curls
- Fresh cherries
Instructions
- Prepare the Sponge: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch baking sheet with parchment. Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add vanilla. Sift in cocoa powder and gently fold until just combined.
- Bake: Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until it springs back when gently pressed.
- Roll: While warm, invert cake onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar. Remove parchment. Roll up with towel and let cool completely.
- Whip Cream: In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.
- Assemble: Unroll cake. Spread whipped cream evenly, leaving a 1–2 cm border. Add cherry jam or cherries. Drizzle with liqueur if using. Re-roll cake and place seam-side down.
- Decorate: Spread remaining cream over top. Garnish with chocolate shavings and fresh cherries.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Roll sponge while warm to prevent cracking.
- For a non-alcoholic version, use cherry juice or syrup instead of liqueur.
- You can prepare the sponge ahead and freeze (unfilled) for up to a month.
- Decorate just before serving for freshest look.
- Chill for at least 1 hour for easier slicing and better flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
