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Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll with Chocolate and Cherries

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An elegant rolled version of the classic Black Forest cake — light chocolate sponge filled with whipped cream and cherries, then rolled and chilled for a stunning slice.

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ tsp baking powder

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • 4 large eggs

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

  • 2 tbsp milk

Filling:

  • 1½ cups heavy whipping cream

  • ¼ cup powdered sugar

  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

  • ¾ cup cherry pie filling or cherry compote

Toppings (optional):

  • Chocolate curls or shavings

  • Whipped cream

  • Whole cherries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 10×15″ jelly roll pan with parchment and grease.

  • Sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

  • Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until thick and pale (5 minutes). Fold in dry ingredients.

  • Stir in milk and oil. Pour into pan and spread evenly.

  • Bake for 10–12 minutes until the cake springs back.

  • Invert warm cake onto a sugared towel. Peel off parchment. Roll gently with towel and let cool completely.

  • Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla to soft peaks.

  • Unroll cooled cake. Spread whipped cream and dot with cherry filling.

  • Roll cake tightly and chill 2 hours before serving.

  • Garnish as desired.

Notes

  • Roll cake warm to prevent cracking.

  • Use homemade or high-quality cherry filling.

  • Chill well before slicing for clean layers.

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