Description

Indulge in this stunning Black Forest Cake Roll—a swirled take on the classic German dessert that’s perfect for any celebration. This easy recipe features a soft and airy chocolate sponge cake, filled with layers of fresh whipped cream and sweet cherries, then wrapped into a beautiful roll and topped with glossy ganache, chocolate curls, and cherries on top. Ideal for a holiday dessert, birthday treat, or when you’re craving something that looks as impressive as it tastes. If you’re on the hunt for dessert ideas, easy baking recipes, or a show-stopping cake roll, this one will steal the spotlight with every slice.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Sponge Cake:

4 large eggs (room temp)
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt

For Rolling:

Powdered sugar (for dusting the towel)

For Cherry Filling:

1 cup cherry pie filling or jarred sour cherries (drained)
1 tbsp cherry syrup or kirsch (optional)

For Whipped Cream Filling:

1½ cups heavy whipping cream (chilled)
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

For Chocolate Ganache:

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup heavy cream

Toppings:

Extra whipped cream (for decorating)
Cherries (fresh or jarred)
Chocolate curls or shavings

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15 inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
Beat eggs on high speed 5–6 mins until thick. Gradually add sugar and vanilla.
Sift dry ingredients and fold gently into egg mixture.
Spread batter evenly in the pan and bake 10–12 mins until springy.
Dust towel with powdered sugar, invert warm cake onto it, peel off parchment, and roll gently in the towel. Let cool.
Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks. Chill until ready to use.
Unroll cooled cake, spread cherry filling, then whipped cream. Reroll without towel.
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 1+ hour.
Make ganache: heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, stir smooth.

Drizzle ganache over roll, decorate with whipped cream, cherries, and chocolate curls.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes