Heavenly Black Forest Roll Cake

This Black Forest Roll Cake is the perfect dessert to indulge in, featuring a soft, moist chocolate sponge, whipped cream, and the classic tart cherries that make this dessert a favorite. It’s a lighter, yet indulgent take on the traditional Black Forest cake, with a beautiful swirl of flavors in every slice. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat to share!

Heavenly Black Forest Roll Cake 🍒🍰

Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

For the Whipped Cream Filling:

• 1 and 1/2 cups heavy cream (chilled)
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cherry Filling:

• 1 jar (about 12 oz) of cherry pie filling or fresh cherries, pitted and chopped
• 2 tbsp sugar (if using fresh cherries)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

For Garnish (Optional):

• Chocolate shavings or curls
• Extra cherries (fresh or from the pie filling)
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sponge Cake:

video instructions available below
Instructions