Indulge in This Heavenly Black Forest Chocolate Roll Cake
Prepare to wow your taste buds with this luscious Black Forest Chocolate Roll Cake! A perfect blend of rich chocolate, creamy filling, and sweet cherries, this dessert is a must-try. Let’s get baking!
Ingredients:
Cake:
o 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
o 1/4 cup cocoa powder
o 1 teaspoon baking powder
o 1/4 teaspoon salt
o 4 large eggs
o 3/4 cup granulated sugar
o 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
o 1/4 cup milk
Filling:
o 1 cup heavy whipping cream
o 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
o 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
o 1 cup cherry pie filling
Topping:
o 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted
o Extra cherries for garnish
Directions:
1. Preheat and Prep:
o Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
o Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly.
2. Make the Cake:
o In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
o In another bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until thick and pale.
o Mix in the vanilla extract.
o Gradually fold in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk.
o Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
3. Bake:
o Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cake springs back when lightly touched.
o Immediately roll the cake with the parchment paper from the short end and let it cool completely.
4. Prepare the Filling:
o Beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
o Unroll the cooled cake and spread the whipped cream evenly over it.
o Spoon cherry pie filling over the whipped cream.
5. Roll and Decorate:
o Carefully roll the cake back up without the parchment paper.
o Drizzle melted chocolate over the top and garnish with extra cherries.
6. Serve:
o Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Black Forest Chocolate Roll Cake!
Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Servings: 8 | Calories: 350 kcal