Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Swiss Chocolate Cherry Roll Cake, a delightful dessert that combines the sweetness of cherries with decadent chocolate in a light and airy cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- powdered sugar for dusting
For the filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cherry pie filling or chopped maraschino cherries
For the ganache topping (optional):
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Mix cake batter: Beat eggs and sugar until pale, add vanilla and oil. Sift dry ingredients, fold into egg mixture, and pour into pan. Bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Roll cake: Dust a towel with powdered sugar, invert and roll the baked cake in the towel. Let cool.
- Prepare filling: Whip cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Unroll cake, spread whipped cream, add cherry filling, and roll up.
- Optional ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate chips, stir until smooth. Drizzle over roll. Chill before serving.
Notes
- Choose a thick cherry filling for best results.
- Refrigerate leftovers and use a sharp, serrated knife for clean slices.
