Black Forest Roll Cake – A Chocolate & Cherry Delight

A Black Forest Roll Cake is a delicious, lighter take on the classic Black Forest Cake, with chocolate, whipped cream, and cherries all rolled up in a soft sponge. It’s perfect for those who love the combination of chocolate and cherries in a neat, easy-to-serve format. Here’s how to make this irresistible treat:

Black Forest Roll Cake – A Chocolate & Cherry Delight 🍒🍫

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Whipped Cream Filling:

• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, chilled
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup cherries, pitted and chopped (fresh or jarred)
• 1-2 tbsp cherry juice or liqueur (optional for extra flavor)

For the Garnish:

• Chocolate shavings or curls
• Whole cherries for decoration (optional)
• Extra whipped cream

Instructions

1. Make the Chocolate Sponge Cake:

video instructions available below
Instructions