Description
Indulge in the decadent flavors of this vertical black forest Swiss roll, featuring layers of chocolate genoise sponge cake, chocolate ganache, whipped cream, and cherries, all rolled up into a stunning dessert.
Ingredients
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Chocolate Genoise Sponge Cake:
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (165g)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour (98g)
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder (33g)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- Icing sugar to dust
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream (240g)
- 240g dark or semi-sweet chocolate
Whipped Cream:
- 3 cups of heavy whipping cream, chilled (720g)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
Cherries:
- 1 12oz jar of maraschino cherries (bright red ones!)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Genoise Sponge Cake: Mix eggs and sugar, fold in dry ingredients, bake, and roll the sponge cake.
- Make the Chocolate Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, and whisk until smooth.
- Whip the Cream: Beat chilled cream with sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the Swiss Roll: Spread ganache, whipped cream, and cherries on the sponge cake, roll, and chill before serving.
Notes
- The genoise sponge cake should be handled gently to prevent cracking when rolling.
- Ensure the ganache is cooled to a spreadable consistency before assembling the Swiss roll.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the whipped cream to suit your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: Decadent dessert, Swiss roll recipe, Chocolate indulgence, Special occasion treat