Chocolate & Cherry Black Forest Roll Cake

Ingredients

Chocolate Sponge Cake

• 4 eggs (at room temperature)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt

Filling & Topping

• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup canned or fresh cherries, pitted and chopped (reserve some whole cherries for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons cherry syrup (optional, for soaking the cake)
• Chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)

These simple ingredients create a cake that is both luxurious and comforting, with the richness of chocolate sponge complemented by the tartness of cherries and the lightness of whipped cream. The chocolate sponge cake is the perfect base, while the whipped cream filling offers a smooth, velvety texture that pairs beautifully with the cherries.

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