Description
A delicious and indulgent dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries in a light and fluffy Swiss roll.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 100g granulated sugar
- 75g all-purpose flour
- 25g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 200ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g cherry filling (or fresh cherries)
- Chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then fold into the egg mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray and spread evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cake springs back when touched.
- Once baked, turn the cake out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Roll the cake up with the towel and let it cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Unroll the cooled cake, spread the whipped cream evenly, and add the cherry filling.
- Roll the cake back up carefully, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before unrolling to prevent cracking.
- Feel free to use store-bought cherry filling for convenience.
- This dessert can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Black Forest Swiss Roll, dessert, chocolate, cherries, Swiss roll