Black Forest Roll Cake 🍒🍫
Ingredients:
3/4 cup (95g) all-purpose flour 🌾
1/4 cup (30g) cocoa powder 🍫
1 tsp baking powder ⏳
1/4 tsp salt 🧂
4 large eggs, separated 🥚
3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (divided) 🍬
1 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
1/4 cup (60ml) milk 🥛
1 1/2 cups (225g) fresh or jarred cherries, pitted and halved 🍒
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar 🍬
2 tbsp cornstarch 🌾
1/4 cup (60ml) water 💧
1 tbsp kirsch (optional, for authentic flavor) 🍸
1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream 🥄
1/4 cup (30g) powdered sugar 🍬
1 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream) 🌼
Chocolate shavings or curls (for garnish) 🍫
Whole cherries (for garnish) 🍒
Powdered sugar (for garnish) 🍬
Directions:
1. Let’s kick things off by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup. In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with half of the granulated sugar until it’s thick and has that lovely pale color. Stir in the vanilla extract and milk. Over in a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then gradually add in the remaining sugar until you hit those stiff peaks!
3. Now, fold that dry mix into the yolk mixture, and gently fold in the egg whites in thirds. Once everything is combined, spread the batter evenly in your prepared pan and pop it in the oven for about 10-12 minutes.
4. Time to roll! When the cake is done, flip it onto a clean towel dusted with powdered sugar. Carefully peel off the parchment and roll it up with the towel. Let it cool completely while you move on to the next step.
5. For that delicious cherry filling, combine your cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and water in a saucepan. Cook it over medium heat while stirring until the mixture thickens. If you're using kirsch for that authentic twist, stir it in and let it cool.
6. Next up, let’s whip that cream! Beat together the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until you reach those perfect stiff peaks.
7. Ready to assemble? Unroll your cooled cake and spread a generous layer of whipped cream on top, followed by the cherry filling. Gently roll it back up, seam-side down, and place it on a platter.
8. Finally, pipe or spread some whipped cream over the top and get creative with your garnishes: sprinkle with chocolate shavings, place whole cherries on top, and dust with a little powdered sugar for that finishing touch.
Enjoy your decadent Black Forest Roll Cake! 🎂