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Black Forest Swiss Roll

Indulge in a rich chocolate sponge cake rolled with whipped cream and cherries, topped with chocolate ganache, creating a visually stunning and delicious dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: European, German
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Sponge Cake
  • 4 large eggs 4 large eggs Make sure they are at room temperature.
  • 100 g 100g granulated sugar
  • 80 g 80g all-purpose flour
  • 30 g 30g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp 1 tsp baking powder
  • a pinch of salt A pinch of salt
For the Filling
  • 200 ml 200ml heavy whipping cream Chill before whipping.
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 250 g 250g cherries Fresh or jarred.
For the Ganache Topping
  • 100 g 100g dark chocolate
  • 50 ml 50ml heavy cream

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray (about 10x15 inches) with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and granulated sugar until it’s thick and pale. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt, then gently fold it into the egg mixture until combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter onto the prepared tray, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. While the cake is baking, prepare a clean kitchen towel dusted with powdered sugar. Once the cake is out of the oven, carefully invert it onto the towel and remove the parchment paper. Roll the cake with the towel while it’s still warm, and let it cool completely.
Filling and Final Assembly
  1. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the prepared cherries, reserving a few for decoration.
  2. Once the cake is cool, unroll it gently. Spread the whipped cream and cherry mixture evenly over the cake, leaving some space at the edges. Roll the cake back up tightly without the towel.
  3. Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it simmers, then pour it over the chopped dark chocolate in a bowl. Let it sit for a few minutes, then stir until smooth.
  4. Drizzle the ganache over the rolled cake and garnish with additional cherries. Slice and serve!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for around a month and thawed in the refrigerator before serving.