🍒🌲 Black Forest Cream Roll Cake
Fluffy chocolate sponge, cherry filling, and clouds of whipped cream — rolled into a beautiful dessert spiral.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:
• 4 large eggs (room temperature)
• ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
• ¼ cup (30g) all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar (for rolling)
For the Whipped Cream Filling:
• 1 ¼ cups (300ml) cold heavy whipping cream
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cherry Layer:
• 1 cup (200g) pitted cherries (fresh or canned, drained well)
• 3 tbsp cherry preserves or jam
• Optional: 1–2 tbsp Kirsch (cherry brandy), for a classic touch
For Decoration:
• Shaved dark chocolate or chocolate curls
• Extra whipped cream & cherries for topping
• Optional: A dusting of cocoa or powdered sugar
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare the Pan
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line a 10x15 inch (25x38 cm) jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease it.
2. Make the Chocolate Sponge
• In a large bowl, beat eggs and sugar for 5–7 minutes until thick, pale, and fluffy.
• Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold with a spatula until just combined.
• Add vanilla extract and fold again.
• Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
• Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched.
3. Roll the Cake
• While warm, turn the cake out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
• Peel off the parchment and gently roll the cake up (with the towel) from the short side.
• Let it cool completely while rolled — this prevents cracks later.
4. Prepare Fillings
🍒 Cherry Layer:
• If using fresh or jarred cherries, chop some roughly (reserve a few whole ones for garnish).
• Warm the cherry preserves in a pan or microwave for 10–15 seconds to loosen.
• Mix with the chopped cherries and optional Kirsch. Set aside.
🍦 Whipped Cream:
• Whip the cold cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Keep cold.
5. Assemble the Roll
1 Carefully unroll the cooled cake.
2 Spread the cherry mixture evenly over the surface.
3 Top with a generous layer of whipped cream (leave a small border around edges).
4 Gently roll the cake back up without the towel.
5 Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour to set.
6. Decorate
• Slice off the ends for a clean look.
• Top with more whipped cream, cherries, and shaved chocolate.
• Dust with cocoa powder or powdered sugar for an extra flair.
🍽️ Serving Tip:
Slice with a warm, clean knife for perfect rolls. Serve chilled with coffee or espresso.