Description
Indulge in a delightful Chocolate Cake Roll filled with a luscious cherry filling and topped with fluffy whipped cream. This showstopper dessert combines rich chocolate flavor with the tartness of cherries, making it perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup pitted cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate shavings
- Additional cherries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 15×10-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, crack the 3 large eggs and add 1 cup of granulated sugar. Beat on high speed for about 5 minutes until thick and pale.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 1/3 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup flour.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the batter.
- Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and fold until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cake springs back when touched.
- Dust a clean kitchen towel with powdered sugar. Once the cake is done, invert it onto the towel and peel off the parchment paper.
- Roll the cake up with the towel inside, starting from one end. Let it cool completely while rolled up.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of pitted cherries, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it bubbles and thickens (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let the cherry filling cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, pour in 1 cup of heavy whipping cream.
- Add 1/4 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, being careful not to overbeat.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- You can substitute the cherries with other fruits like strawberries or raspberries if desired.
- The cake roll can be made a day in advance; just store it in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes