Black Forest Roulade: A Timeless Dessert

Indulge in the rich flavors of the Black Forest with this elegant roulade. A moist chocolate sponge cake is rolled up with a luscious cherry filling and whipped cream, creating a stunning dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:

• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt

For the Cherry Filling:

• 2 cups pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water

For the Whipped Cream Filling:

• 1½ cups heavy cream, chilled
• ¼ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Garnish:

• Additional cherries, for decoration
• Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder

Instructions:

1. Prep Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
2. Whip Up the Cake: Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gently fold in dry ingredients. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 12-15 minutes.
3. Cook the Cherry Filling: Combine cherries and sugar in a saucepan. Cook until softened. Mix cornstarch and water, add to the cherry mixture, and cook until thickened. Let cool.
4. Make the Cream Filling: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
5. Assemble the Roll: Spread whipped cream over cooled cake, top with cherry filling, and roll up using the parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
6. Garnish and Serve: Decorate with cherries and chocolate. Slice and enjoy this heavenly dessert!

Tips:

• For a more intense cherry flavor, use fresh cherries and reduce the cooking time for the filling.
• To prevent the cake from cracking, make sure it is completely cool before rolling it up.
• For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of liqueur, such as Kirsch, to the cherry filling.

This classic Black Forest Roulade is a stunning dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor, sweet cherry filling, and creamy whipped cream, it’s sure to impress your guests.

 

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