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Black Forest Cake Roll

Black Forest Cake Roll

5 from 2 votes
This Black Forest Cake Roll is a stunning twist on the classic German dessert, transforming the beloved flavors of chocolate, cherries, and whipped cream into a light, elegant cake roll. Each slice reveals the iconic contrast of deep cocoa, bright ruby fruit, and cloud-like cream.
Servings 10 servings
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Chocolate Sponge Cake

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
  • 2 tbsp (28g) vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup + 1tbsp (50g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (40g) dark unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp (4g) baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp (2g) salt

Sour Cherry Sauce

  • 9 oz (250g) sour cherries , fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp (30g) kirsch , optional

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 7 oz (200g) cream cheese , room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (40g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240g) whipping cream , chilled

For Garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the chocolate sponge cake.

  • Preheat the oven to 350F (180C). Grease a 12×16 inch (30x40cm) baking sheet and line with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, sieve and whisk flour with cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
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  • In a large bowl, add eggs, vanilla and sugar.
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  • Beat with an electric mixer until lemon yellow and foamy.
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  • Add oil and mix until well incorporated.
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  • Incorporate the flour in batches.
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  • Using a spatula, gently fold in the flour mixture.
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  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
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  • Bake for about 8-10 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar. This helps the cake not stick.
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  • Flip the cake over a kitchen towel.
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  • Remove the parchment paper.
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  • Roll with the kitchen towel inside. You will have to do it while it is still hot/warm otherwise it cracks. Let cool completely.
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Prepare the sour cherry sauce.

  • Place sour cherries, sugar and lemon juice in a small saucepan and place over medium heat.
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  • Bring to a boil and cook for about 5-10 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.
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  • Optional, you can add 1–2 tablespoons of kirsch to the cherry sauce after it has thickened and cooled slightly.

Prepare the cream cheese filling.

  • In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
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  • Add the whipping cream and continue mixing until stiff peaks form.
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Assemble the cake.

  • Unroll the cake and spread the cream cheese filling, leaving a 1/2-inch (1cm) border.
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  • Spoon the cherry filling evenly over the cream cheese filling.
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  • Roll the cake back up. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
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  • Decorate the roll with whipped cream, sour cherries and mini chocolate flakes.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving out of 10Calories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 29.2gProtein: 5.7gFat: 19.5gSaturated Fat: 10.5gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 273mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 20.9gCalcium: 73mgIron: 2mg
Calories: 301kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: black forest cake, black forest cake roll