Description
Indulgent black forest swiss roll showcases rich chocolate sponge rolled with luscious cherry filling and whipped cream. Delicate layers of German chocolate tradition promise a delightful dessert you’ll savor with pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (225 g) fresh or frozen cherries
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsps water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- powdered sugar, for dusting
- chocolate shavings
- fresh cherries (optional)
Instructions
- Compote Creation: Simmer cherries in a saucepan, transforming them into a vibrant, glossy mixture while coaxing out their natural juices and stirring continuously to prevent burning.
- Thickening Process: Integrate cornstarch mixture and vanilla extract, ensuring smooth consistency and aromatic depth, then remove from heat and allow complete cooling to develop intense flavor concentration.
- Sponge Preparation: Whip eggs and sugar until pale and voluminous, gently fold in flour and cocoa powder, maintaining delicate air pockets for a light, airy texture.
- Rolling Technique: Spread batter evenly on prepared baking sheet, bake in preheated oven at 350°F for 12-15 minutes until sponge springs back when touched, then immediately invert onto powdered sugar-dusted parchment paper.
- Assembly and Filling: While sponge is still warm, carefully roll with parchment paper to create muscle memory for final shaping, then unroll, spread whipped cream and cooled cherry compote evenly across surface.
- Final Roll and Garnish: Reroll cake tightly, seam-side down, dust with cocoa powder, and chill for at least one hour to set the shape and allow flavors to meld together.
Notes
- Master Cherry Technique: Simmer cherries slowly on medium heat, stirring gently to extract maximum juice without burning or breaking fruit.
- Prevent Lumpy Compote: Add cornstarch gradually while constantly whisking to ensure silky-smooth texture without unwanted clumps.
- Temperature Control: Cool cherry compote completely at room temperature to achieve optimal thickness and concentrated flavor before spreading on sponge.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Add vanilla extract after removing from heat to preserve delicate aromatic notes and elevate overall taste profile of the compote.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg