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Decadent Cherry Roll

Decadent Cherry Roll: The Ultimate Easy Dessert Recipe

Indulge in the Decadent Cherry Roll, a heavenly dessert with chocolate sponge, creamy filling, and sweet cherries. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15

Equipment

  • Jelly roll pan
  • Whisk or electric mixer
  • Offset spatula
  • Mixing bowls
  • Kitchen towel

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • ¾ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • powdered sugar for dusting
  • 1½ cups (360ml) heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150g) fresh cherries pitted and halved
  • 2 tbsp cherry syrup or liqueur optional

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a jelly roll pan with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together eggs and sugar in a mixing bowl for 5-7 minutes until thick and pale.
  • Gently fold in vanilla, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture.
  • Pour batter evenly into the pan and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  • Flip the cake onto a powdered sugar-dusted kitchen towel and remove parchment paper.
  • Roll the cake up with the towel and let it cool completely.
  • In a chilled bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  • Spread whipped cream over the cooled cake and sprinkle cherries on top.
  • Roll the cake back up, transfer to a platter, and garnish with more whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and whole cherries.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.

Notes

To keep the sponge moist, brush the inside with simple syrup before adding the filling.
Feel free to substitute fresh cherries with jarred or frozen ones based on availability.
For a lighter version, try using coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
This roll can be made ahead of time; just remember to chill it properly before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 6mg
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