Black Forest Cream Roll Cake Recipe: A Delightful Twist on a Classic Dessert
The Black Forest Cream Roll Cake is a visually stunning and delicious dessert that brings together the richness of chocolate, the smoothness of whipped cream, and the tartness of cherries. Inspired by the classic Black Forest Gateau, this roll cake offers the same iconic flavors but in a more manageable, sliceable form. The rolled cake structure allows for the cake’s components to blend beautifully, giving each slice an enticing swirl of chocolate sponge, creamy filling, and juicy cherries. This treat is perfect for any celebration or as a show-stopping dessert at your next gathering.
- Time: 35 min
Source: Recipes Maria
Ingredients
- large eggs, separated, room temperature
- granulated sugar, divided
- teaspoon vanilla extract
- unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- all-purpose flour, sifted
- teaspoon baking powder
- teaspoon salt
- tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- Powdered sugar or extra cocoa powder, for dusting
- water or reserved cherry juice
- tablespoons granulated sugar
- tablespoons Kirsch
- heavy whipping cream, very cold
- powdered sugar, sifted
- can pitted sour cherries in syrup or water, well-drained
- Chocolate shavings or curls
- Fresh cherries
- ×15 inch jelly roll pan / baking sheet with rim
- Parchment paper
- Clean kitchen towel
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Small saucepan