🍒🍰 Black Forest Roll Cake 🍰🍒
Introduction
This Black Forest Roll Cake combines the rich flavors of chocolate, fluffy whipped cream, and tart cherry filling into a beautiful, decadent dessert. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this roll cake is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It’s a stunning twist on the classic Black Forest Cake!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 🍚 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 🍫 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- ⏳ 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 🧐 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 🥚 3 large eggs
- 🍬 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 🍯 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🥛 1/4 cup milk
- 🧵 1/4 cup vegetable oil
For the Filling:
- 🥛 1 cup heavy whipping cream (chilled)
- 🍬 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 🍯 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 🍒 1 jar (about 14 oz) cherry pie filling
For the Topping:
- 🍫 Chocolate shavings or grated chocolate
- 🍒 Extra cherries for garnish
Instructions
1. Make the Cake:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, whisking until the batter is well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared jelly roll pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is still hot, turn it out onto a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar.
- Carefully peel off the parchment paper, then roll the cake up with the towel (starting from a short end). Let it cool completely.
2. Make the Filling:
- In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Unroll the cooled cake gently and spread the whipped cream evenly across the surface.
- Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the whipped cream.
- Carefully roll the cake back up, using the towel to guide it. Roll gently to avoid cracking.
3. Decorate and Serve:
- Transfer the rolled cake to a serving platter.
- Top the cake with additional whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and cherries for a festive finish.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy this delicious Black Forest Roll Cake!
Tips for Perfect Results
- Dusting the Towel: Use a generous amount of powdered sugar to prevent the cake from sticking to the towel when rolling.
- Chilling the Whipping Cream: Chill the cream, bowl, and beaters for best results when whipping heavy cream.
- Prevent Cracking: Roll the cake while it’s still warm to keep it flexible and prevent cracks.
- Smooth Filling: Spread the whipped cream and cherry filling evenly to make rolling easier and neater.
- Serving Tip: Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing for clean, even cuts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I use fresh cherries instead of cherry pie filling? A: Yes! Fresh or frozen cherries can be used. Simply cook them with a little sugar and cornstarch until thickened.
Q: How do I prevent the cake from cracking? A: Roll the cake while it is still warm and avoid overbaking to keep it soft and pliable.
Q: Can I make the cake ahead of time? A: Absolutely! You can prepare and refrigerate the roll cake up to a day in advance.
Q: What can I use instead of whipped cream? A: You can substitute whipped cream with stabilized whipped topping or even chocolate ganache for a richer filling.
Common Baking Mistakes and Solutions
- Mistake: Cake sticks to the towel.
- Solution: Dust the towel generously with powdered sugar before rolling.
- Mistake: Cake cracks when rolling.
- Solution: Roll the cake while it’s still warm, and be gentle when unrolling and re-rolling.
- Mistake: Filling oozes out when rolling.
- Solution: Spread the filling thinly and evenly, leaving a small border around the edges.
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