The beloved Black Forest cake transformed into an elegant sponge roll with cherries, cream, and chocolate.

Preparation
40 min.
Baking Time
15 min.
Servings
10
Difficulty
Medium

Instructions

1

Bake the chocolate sponge thinly on a baking sheet

2

Turn the hot sponge onto a damp tea towel

3

Whip the cream until stiff peaks form

4

Flavor the cream with kirsch

5

Spread cream filling and distribute cherries evenly

6

Roll up carefully and garnish with chocolate shavings

Ingredients

10 Servings
  • eggs 1
  • caster sugar 150 g
  • plain flour 100 g
  • cocoa powder 30 g
  • heavy cream 1
  • icing sugar 50 g
  • sour cherries 300 g
  • kirsch (cherry brandy) 4 cl
  • Chocolate shavings 1

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Frequently asked questions

How many servings does Black Forest Cherry Swiss Roll make?

The recipe Black Forest Cherry Swiss Roll is designed for 10 servings. Use the portion calculator on this page to easily adjust the quantities.

How long does it take to make Black Forest Cherry Swiss Roll?

Preparation takes about 40 minutes and baking about 15 minutes – roughly 55 minutes in total.

How long does Black Forest Cherry Swiss Roll keep?

Black Forest Cherry Swiss Roll tastes best fresh. Well covered and stored in a cool place, the cake usually keeps for 2–3 days; many cakes can also be frozen.

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