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Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll

Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll
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Indulge in the delightful experience of making an Elegant Black Forest Cake Roll, a dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and cherries into a visually stunning treat. This charming cake roll is not only easy to prepare but also features a light chocolate sponge filled with luscious whipped cream and juicy cherries.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped cherries (fresh or jarred)
  • 2 tablespoons cherry juice (optional)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (for ganache)
  • 4 ounces dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; then gently fold into the egg mixture.
  4. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
  5. Once baked, roll the cake in a kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar while still warm; let it cool completely.
  6. Prepare the filling by beating cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form; fold in chopped cherries.
  7. Unroll the cooled cake, spread with filling, roll it back up seam-side down, and place on a serving platter.
  8. To make ganache, heat cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth; drizzle over the cake roll.

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