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Black Forest Cream Roll Cake – Rich, Fluffy, and Perfect for Any Celebration

This Black Forest Cream Roll Cake is a stunning rolled dessert featuring a light chocolate sponge, fluffy whipped cream, and a tart cherry filling. It’s an easy yet elegant twist on the traditional Black Forest Cake—perfect for holidays, special occasions, or make-ahead dessert prep.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes (plus chilling)
  • Yield: 810 slices 1x

Ingredients

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Chocolate Sponge Cake:

4 large eggs (room temperature)

½ cup granulated sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tsp baking powder

¼ cup milk (or plant-based milk)

1 tsp vanilla extract

Whipped Cream Filling:

1 cup heavy whipping cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)

¼ cup powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup cherry pie filling or homemade cherry compote

Toppings (Optional but Recommended):

Additional whipped cream

Chocolate curls or shavings

Fresh cherries or mint for garnish

Instructions

Prepare cake pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment.

Make sponge: Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy. Fold in sifted flour, cocoa, and baking powder. Add milk and vanilla.

Bake for 12–15 minutes. Remove and roll up in parchment or towel while warm. Let cool completely.

Whip cream: Beat cream, sugar, and vanilla to stiff peaks.

Unroll cake: Spread cream and cherry filling evenly, then gently re-roll.

Chill the roll for 1+ hour before serving. Top with more cream, cherries, and chocolate.

  • Author: Tom
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Cake
  • Method: Baking, Rolling
  • Cuisine: European, German-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Keywords: Black Forest Cream Roll Cake, chocolate cherry roll cake, whipped cream roll cake, black forest swiss roll, chocolate sponge cake, holiday dessert

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