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Black Forest Swiss Roll

Irresistible Black Forest Swiss Roll to Wow Your Guests

This Black Forest Swiss Roll beautifully merges chocolate and cherry flavors in an elegant dessert that’s quick to make and perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: German
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 100 g Plain Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 40 g Cocoa Powder use dark chocolate powder for deeper taste
  • 1 pinch Salt no substitutions needed
  • 120 g Caster Sugar granulated sugar can be used but may alter texture
  • 3 Eggs use room temperature eggs for best results
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract almond extract for a unique twist
For the Filling
  • 200 g Black Cherry Filling opt for high-quality brand or fresh cherries
  • 50 ml Kirsch/Cherry Liqueur omit for non-alcoholic or use cherry syrup instead
  • 300 ml Double Cream make sure it’s cold for proper whipping
For the Ganache
  • 200 g Dark Chocolate substitute with milk chocolate for a sweeter finish
  • 100 ml Double Cream ensure it's not overheated
For Decoration
  • 6 Fresh Cherries can use chocolate shavings if cherries are unavailable

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Swiss roll tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Black Forest Swiss Roll
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C for fan-assisted ovens) and line your Swiss roll tray with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together room temperature eggs, caster sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until thick and frothy.
  3. Gently sift in plain flour, cocoa powder, and salt to the egg mixture, folding gently to keep air in the batter.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared tray and bake for 9-10 minutes until set but not overbaked.
  5. Once baked, turn the cake onto sugared parchment paper, trim the edges, and roll it while warm to cool completely.
  6. Prepare the filling by sieving the black cherry filling, mixing in Kirsch, and whipping the double cream to a spreadable consistency.
  7. Once cooled, unroll the sponge, brush with Kirsch, and spread a layer of whipped cream followed by black cherry filling.
  8. Roll the sponge back up carefully, seam-side down on a serving plate, while ensuring the filling stays intact.
  9. Heat double cream until simmering, pour over chopped dark chocolate, and stir until smooth to create the ganache.
  10. Pour the chocolate ganache over the Swiss Roll, decorate with whipped cream and fresh cherries, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an enhanced experience.

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