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
Let’s Bake a Black Forest Roulade
Prep Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
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.
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.
Make the Cream Filling: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
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.
Garnish and Serve: Decorate with cherries and chocolate. Slice and enjoy this heavenly dessert!
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Total Time: 45-50 minutes
Yields: 8-10 servings