Growing up, my grandma’s homemade Black Forest cake was always the star of every family gathering. The rich, decadent chocolate combined with the tart cherries and fluffy whipped cream was pure heaven. When I stumbled upon this Swiss roll recipe that captures all those flavors, I knew I had to try it myself.
Ingredients:
For the Chocolate Sponge Cake: 4 large eggs ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract , ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder , ¼ cup all-purpose flour , ¼ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp salt 
For the Cherry Filling: 2 cups pitted cherries , ¼ cup granulated sugar , 1 tbsp cornstarch , 1 tbsp water
For the Whipped Cream Filling: 1½ cups heavy cream 
, ¼ cup powdered sugar , 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish: Extra cherries , Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes + chilling
Yield: 8-10 slices
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 10×15-inch jelly roll pan.
2. Make Sponge Cake: Beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Sift cocoa, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into egg mixture. Pour into pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 12-15 minutes until springy.
3. Prepare Cherry Filling: In a saucepan, cook cherries with sugar over medium heat until softened. Mix cornstarch with water, stir into cherries, and cook until thickened. Cool.
4. Make Whipped Cream: Beat chilled cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
5. Assemble Cake: Spread whipped cream over cooled cake. Spoon cherry filling on top. Roll cake from one short end into a log. Chill for 1 hour.
6. Garnish & Serve: Decorate with cherries and chocolate shavings or cocoa powder. Slice and enjoy! 
This Swiss roll is the perfect combination of rich chocolate, tart cherries, and luscious whipped cream. It’s sure to impress your loved ones and satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy!
Swiss Roll Meets Black Forest Charm
