Why You’ll Fall for This Black Forest Roll Cake

This Black Forest Roll Cake is a delightful twist on the classic dessert. It combines rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and fluffy cream into one beautiful, rollable treat. It’s perfect for special occasions or just when you want to impress your friends and family with a homemade dessert. This cake captures the essence of Black Forest cake in an easy-to-make format that is just as delicious. The layers of flavors and textures will surely make it a favorite!

Creating Your Delicious Black Forest Roll Cake

Ingredients

• 4 eggs (at room temperature)
• 120 g granulated sugar
• 90 g flour
• 25 g cocoa powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 250 g cherries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
• 250 ml cold cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 packet whipped cream stabilizer (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 150 g dark chocolate
• 120 ml cream
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Grated chocolate (for garnish)
• Fresh cherries or sour cherries (for garnish)
• Powdered sugar (for garnish)

Steps to Prepare Your Cake

1. Prepare the Cake Base: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Beat the eggs and granulated sugar for 5–7 minutes until the mixture turns light in color. Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract. Gently fold everything together using a spatula. Line a 30×40 cm baking tray with parchment paper, pour in the mixture, and bake for 10–12 minutes. As soon as you take it out of the oven, roll it up with a clean kitchen towel. Let it cool completely while rolled up.

2. Make the Cherry Filling: Place the cherries in a small saucepan with sugar and lemon juice. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch-water mix and cook until the sauce thickens. Allow the filling to cool.

3. Whip the Cream: While the cherry filling cools, whip the cold cream until it thickens. Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and keep it in the refrigerator until used.

4. Assemble the Roll Cake: Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Spread the whipped cream on top of the cake evenly. Pour the cherry sauce over the cream and spread it out. Roll the cake back up tightly. Let it sit in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

5. Prepare the Ganache: Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a bowl. Heat the cream until it’s hot, then pour it over the chocolate. Mix in the butter and stir to create a shiny ganache.

6. Finish Your Cake: Once the ganache has cooled a little, pour it over the rolled cake. Finish with a sprinkle of grated chocolate, and garnish with fresh cherries and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Serving Up Your Black Forest Roll Cake

This gorgeous cake can be sliced and served as is, or paired with extra whipped cream on the side. Each serving showcases beautiful layers of chocolate, cherries, and cream, making each bite a mini celebration.

Storing Your Black Forest Roll Cake

To keep your Black Forest Roll Cake fresh, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay good for up to three days, but it’s best enjoyed fresh!

Tips for Perfecting Your Cake

• Make sure your eggs are at room temperature for a better rise.
• When whipping cream, ensure your bowl and beaters are cold; it helps achieve a nice fluff.
• Don’t skip the chilling step; letting the cake rest helps it hold its shape when sliced.

Fun Variations to Try

Feel free to get creative! You could add a hint of cherry liqueur to the cherry sauce for an adult twist or swap the cherries for raspberries or strawberries for a different fruity flavor.

Nutritional Information

While exact nutritional values depend on specific ingredients used, here’s a rough estimate (per serving, based on 12 servings):

• Calories: 220
• Fat: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 3g
• Sugar: 10g

Serving Suggestions for Family

This Black Forest Roll Cake is great for family gatherings. Serve it after dinner with a nice cup of coffee or tea. It also makes a fantastic centerpiece for birthday celebrations or holiday feasts.

Great Pairings for This Dessert

Serve the cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of crème fraîche. A light fruit salad on the side can add a refreshing contrast to the rich flavors.

FAQs

Can I make this cake ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can prepare the cake a day in advance. Just keep it covered in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze the Black Forest Roll Cake?
Yes, you can freeze it! Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. It should keep in the freezer for 1-2 months.

What can I substitute for the dark chocolate in the ganache?
You can use semi-sweet or milk chocolate for a sweeter taste, though the richness of dark chocolate complements the cake well.

Black Forest Roll Cake

A delightful twist on the classic dessert, this Black Forest Roll Cake combines rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and fluffy cream in a beautiful rollable treat that's perfect for special occasions.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Cake, Dessert

Cuisine European, German

Servings 12 servings

Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients

  

Cake Base

• 4 pieces eggs (at room temperature) Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better rise.
• 120 g granulated sugar
• 90 g flour
• 25 g cocoa powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cherry Filling

• 250 g cherries (fresh or frozen) Can use fresh or frozen cherries.
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)

Whipped Cream

• 250 ml cold cream Ensure cream is cold for whipping.
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 packet whipped cream stabilizer Optional.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Ganache

• 150 g dark chocolate Chopped.
• 120 ml cream For making ganache.
• 1 tablespoon butter

Garnishes

• Grated chocolate For garnish.
• Fresh cherries or sour cherries For garnish.
• Powdered sugar For garnish.

Instructions

 

Prepare the Cake Base

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Beat the eggs and granulated sugar for 5-7 minutes until light in color.
• Sift in the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and vanilla extract, and gently fold everything together using a spatula.
• Line a 30×40 cm baking tray with parchment paper, pour in the mixture, and bake for 10-12 minutes.
• Roll the cake up with a clean kitchen towel as soon as it comes out of the oven and let it cool completely while rolled up.

Make the Cherry Filling

• Place the cherries in a saucepan with sugar and lemon juice, bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the cornstarch-water mix and cook until the sauce thickens. Allow to cool.

Whip the Cream

• While the cherry filling cools, whip the cold cream until it thickens.
• Add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and refrigerate until used.

Assemble the Roll Cake

• Unroll the cooled cake carefully and spread the whipped cream evenly on top.
• Pour the cherry sauce over the cream and spread it out.
• Roll the cake back up tightly and let it sit in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.

Prepare the Ganache

• Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a bowl.
• Heat the cream until hot, then pour it over the chocolate.
• Mix in the butter and stir to create a shiny ganache.

Finish Your Cake

• Pour the cooled ganache over the rolled cake.
• Finish with a sprinkle of grated chocolate and garnish with fresh cherries and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Notes

To keep your Black Forest Roll Cake fresh, cover it tightly with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay good for up to three days, but it's best enjoyed fresh. Make sure your eggs are at room temperature for a better rise, and ensure your bowl and beaters are cold when whipping cream for best results.

Keyword Black Forest Cake, cherry dessert, Chocolate Cake, Homemade Dessert, Roll Cake